Pour yourself a glass of floral frappato or treat yourself to a classic cassata, and join Melanie for a lecture on the literature of Sicily. From ancient Greek epics to contemporary detective stories, there are so many wonderful works set in Sicily. We'll be focusing on a few highlights, including Homeric stories, Lampedusa's The Leopard, and the novels of Andrea Camilleri. A presto!
Thursday, March 11 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Free to attend!
Veteran theatre practitioner and travel guide Derek Boyes talks to award winning photographer Peter Dazeley about his most recent book London Theatres. Peter will share photos and stories about some of London’s most alluring venues and Derek will read exerpts from Mark Rylance’s thoughtful foreword to the book.
Tuesday, March 16 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Free to attend!
Join artist and lecturer Sean Forester for this webinar that will focus on the Flemish and Dutch old masters from Van Eyck to Vermeer.
With his meticulous observation, vibrant colour, and complex symbolism, Jan Van Eyck (1390-1441) was the father of oil painting. We will look at the Ghent Alterpiece, Arnolfini Portrait, and Madonna of Chancellor Rolin, as well as paintings by Rogier van der Weyden and Hans Memling. Many of these artworks are in the ancient Belgium towns of Brughes and Ghent, which Classical Pursuits/Worldwide Quest will visit in our fall 2022 tour. In the second half of the webinar, we will study the artworks of Vermeer and other masters of the Dutch Golden Age who were inspired by Flemish painting.
It is fascinating to compare Van Eyck's detailed realism with Vermeer's impressionistic vision.
Thursday, March 18 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Free to attend!