Art Appreciation
Acquaint yourself with some of civilisation's most significant artists and art movements. Guided by our qualified and friendly tutors, discover art and its history and the beauty that lies within art.
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Théodore Géricault and his Raft of the Medusa
<p>The Medusa shipwreck, was a well known tragedy in early 19th century France, in which the captain of the ship, Hugues Duroy de Chaumareys, had left a large portion of his passengers and crew to die
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Botanical Artists
<p>Learn about the life of pioneering botanical artists, and hear about the "collecting ladies" who helped them 'see' Australia’s flora.</p>
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A Celebration of 400 Years of Women Artists
<p>In every century there have been outstanding women artists who have achieved well-earned reputations that have stood the test of time. Often their life stories are remarkable in themselves and give
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The Great 60 Years of Art
<p>“In 1870 everything changed”. Historians trace the great art movements of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism to the 60 years spanning the Victorian Era, World War One and then onto the 1930s. Who
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George Lambert - The Artist and His Works
<p>George Lambert was born in Russia and educated in England, he arrived in Sydney at the age of 13 and was exhibiting works from the age of 21. We examine his life, including his arrival on the
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Travels with Marianne North - a Botanical Art Adventure
<p>Marianne North is the only botanical artist to have her own collection of oil paintings permanently housed at Kew Gardens in London. She travelled around the world, including to Australia - and she
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John Singer Sargent - Paintings of Fashion & Society
<p>John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) is celebrated for the striking society portraits he painted in Paris, London and in the USA. His work shows wonderful technical mastery whilst able to engage
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John Singer Sargent - Paintings of Fashion & Society
<p>John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) is celebrated for the striking society portraits he painted in Paris, London and in the USA. His work shows wonderful technical mastery whilst able to engage
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The Painted Riches of Tudor England - Dress & Jewellery
<p>The Tudor galleries in the National Portrait Gallery (NPG), London remain favourites for our continuing fascination for Henry VIII, his six wives, his court, and his daughter, Elizabeth I. Six
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The Painted Riches of Tudor England - Dress & Jewellery
<p>The Tudor galleries in the National Portrait Gallery (NPG), London remain favourites for our continuing fascination for Henry VIII, his six wives, his court, and his daughter, Elizabeth I. Six
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The Sensual and the Erotic in Renaissance and Baroque Art
<p>The sensual aspects of a work of art are essential for its capacity to captivate us as viewers. In the early-modern period these qualities were both admired and censored. We will examine this
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Music and Art for Christmastide: Sacred and Secular Contexts
<p>Christmas has many facets; these have been reflected in the great variety of music and art created for the festival, both sacred and secular. In this presentation we will explore outstanding
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