Sundays – Art History Appreciation
9/8, 9/15, 9/22 & 9/29 @ 2:00 PM/CH
9/8 Jean Simeon Chardin: A master of still life, Chardin’s work rivals the work of his Dutch contemporaries such as Vermeer, Hals and Rembrandt.
9/15 Jean Ingres: Known for portraits and drawing, tried to protect art from the encroachment of popular Romanticism
9/22 William Blake: Revered as one of the foremost figures of the Romantic movement despite his lack of success while he was alive. He was an observant Christian with strong hostility to the Church of England.
9/29 J M W Turner: English Romantic painter most admired for his landscapes, marine paintings and watercolors. His style is full of dramatic color conveying deep emotion and introspection.
