The century from 1450 - 1550 was momentous. A new way of doing art and of seeing human beings and their environment; the discovery of the ‘New World’; fresh insights into faith and the upheaval that created; and the end of the middle ages and the birth of modern Europe. This talk investigates Renaissance art in Southern and Northern Europe and traces the birth and development of the Reformation. The art of Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael and van Eyck and the thought of Luther and Calvin together with the reforms of Henry VIII all feature in this extensively illustrated talk.
Views: 12 | Enquiries: 0I am an experienced speaker and my audiences have included WEA, U3A, Swan Hellenic Cruise ships, Cathedrals and Churches and various Universities and Colleges. Using extensive illustration, I present in a lively inter-active style and encourage questions and debate. I have Masters degrees in Art History, Theology and Philosophy, and particularly enjoy connecting the three disciplines. But I'm not dry and academic - i use humour, anecdote and debate in my teaching methods. I am a regular tutor for WEA both online and in person, and teach a number of Art History courses and always recruit well, with lots of students who have done multiple courses with me. I can tailor presentations to many different lengths and contexts.
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