Art & Food
Roberta
- Region:
- London
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £25 online, £70-100 in person (Greater London only)
- Category:
- Humanities
- Updated:
- 20th February 2026
- Tagged:
- Art History | Good Food | Paintings | Ancient History
Art & Food is a presentation that explores culinary traditions via analysis of artworks from ancient Greece to contemporary art.
We will examine paintings, fresco, sculptures representing:
- Good Manners – An overview of dining etiquette across cultures and time
- Bread and Carbs – A look at staple foods,examining their historical importance and their symbolic role in different societies.
- Meat, Fish, Poultry and Eggs – An exploration of protein sources in global cuisines
- Vegetarian Options – A focus on plant-based dishes
- Fruit and Pudding – A celebration of the aesthetic pleasure of sweetness in art.
Together, these paintings present food not only as nourishment, but as a powerful form of artistic and cultural expression.
Views: 57 | Enquiries: 0About Roberta
Roberta’s love for art and architecture borders on "obsession"—and she’s happily embraced it! Her special passion lies in Modernist architecture, which led her to earn a Graduate Certificate with distinction in History of Art and Architecture from Birkbeck University. That was actually her second degree—her first career is in Economics, with over 20 years of experience in the fast-paced world of financial markets. Now, she channels her energy into making art and architecture not just informative, but fun, relatable and engaging for everyone. She’s the founder of Art Tours with a Theme – ART wiT, a London-based project offering themed tours and talks that bring the city’s creativity to life. You can follow her curated art and architecture adventures on Instagram @artwit_london and Facebook @artwitlondon.
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