Lectures
Lecture Diary Dates
Jan 28 Feb 25 Mar 25
Apr 22 May 27
Jun 24 Sep 23
Oct 28 Nov 25
Dec 16
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January 28
Introduction to Everyday Heraldry
Lecture by Chloe Cockerill
Heraldry is all around us – in our castles and cathedrals, our pubs and
schools – even on our newspapers! A straightforward introduction to what
is often dismissed as an esoteric subject.
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February 25
Trompe l'œil – The Art of Illusion
Lecture by Tom Errington
The lecture is illustrated with diagrams which explain the theory,
together with photographs of actual trompe l’oeil paintings. It will
include examples of works by Ucello, Crivelli and Tiepolo as well as
some of the lecturer’s own.
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March 25
The Great Twelve Livery Companies
Lecture
by Fenella Billington
An introduction to the
Senior Livery Companies of the City of London, their medieval origins
and their role in modern society.
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April 22
The Yellow House – Van Gogh
and Gauguin in Arles
Lecture by Juliet Heslewood
When Van Gogh moved to
Arles in 1888 he hoped to encourage other artists to join him, but
Gauguin alone made the journey. The lecture includes images created
before and after the period in Arles, but concentrates on those brief,
but highly significant, three months spent in The Little Yellow House.
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May 27
Antoni Gaudi and the Golden Age of Catalan Architecture
Lecture by Mervyn Miller
Gaudi's unique buildings
in Barcelona, including the Casa Battló, Parque Güell and Sagrada
Familia cathedral, reflected a life-long concern for the fundamental
integration of structure and form. They were set in the context of a
burgeoning Catalan culture.
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June 24
AGM at
7:30 followed by lecture
Textiles of the Silk Route
Lecture by Roderick Taylor
The Silk Route stretched
from the western edge of China, through Central Asia, Syria and Turkey
to the great trading cities of Europe. The most visible of the products
carried were the textiles. The lecture will cover the history, people
and cities along the route.
Refreshments will be
served after the lecture
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September 23
Legends, Landscapes and
Archaeology of Ethiopia
Lecture by Louise Schofield
The lecture looks at the
art, archaeology, legends and landscapes of Ethiopia and recounts some
of the adventures Louise has met along the way during her time in that
country.
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October 28
Emile Gallé and René Lalique:
Masters of Art Nouveau and Art Deco Glass
Lecture by Charles Hajdamach
The lecture is about two of the greatest French twentieth century
craftsmen. It includes Gallé’s cameo masterpieces and Lalique’s success
at the 1925 Paris Exhibition.
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November 25
History of the Long Case
Clock
Lecture by Colin Lattimore
The lecture reviews
timekeepers from sundials through to the long case clock, which was in
fashion for about 180 years. The story relates the artistic, mechanical
and commercial aspects to the business and social needs of the period.
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December 16
Please note!
The 16th December lecture will take place at
St. Joan's Centre, 19 Tilford Road Farnham GU9 8DL
Seasonal refreshments afterwards…
Three Wise Men
Lecture by Christopher Bradley
The term “Magi” refers to
the Zoroastrian priest-sages, anonymous wise men who were specialists in
medicine, religion and astronomy. The adoration of the Magi is one of
the most popular religious subjects for the great artists and we follow
their work over five centuries starting in 12th century Pisa.
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