Past Special Interest Days
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Wednesday 22nd November 2023 at The Henley Rugby Club
(Booking Thursday 21st September 2023)Lecturer: Brian StaterPhotography as Fine Art We will look first at how the work of great photographers can be measured against the key genres of painting in Portraiture, Landscape and Narrative. |
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Thursday 7th March 2024
(booking Thursday 18th January 2024)Lecturer: David ToveyCornish Art Colonies - Novel Perspectives  Newlyn Art Gallery
Cornwall is renowned for its many famous artists and the day will cover both art and social history, including crafts, pottery and textiles, as well as paintings, encompassing the late 19th century to the 1930s. Altogether it promises to be a fascinating day for all, with special emphasis for those going on the Cornish holiday from the 15th to the 20th April. Our master of ceremonies, David Tovey, is an art historian and renowned authority on Cornish art. He has an extensive personal collection of Cornish Art which will be visited during the Cornish holiday. (Please click on blue print above to continue reading) |
