04 Oct
WEBINAR: Dissecting Master Art Works of Venice
Join Justin Newell, art history lecturer at UBC, as he shares his unique insights into select works in Venice
by Italian master painters including the bold Tintoretto,
larger-than-life Veronese, and prolific Tiepolo in the 16th and 18th
centuries.
Tintoretto, Veronese, and Tiepolo were often invited
to decorate – and sometimes replace works lost due to fires – on the
walls and ceilings of numerous rooms of the Ducal Palace. We'll look at
fine examples and the reasoning behind their innovative artistic
choices.
The two-story Scuola Grande di San Rocco is rightly
considered Tintoretto’s greatest masterwork and we will take a closer
look. Across the piazza we’ll explore the Basilica of Santa Maria
Gloriosa dei Frari where we'll find Tintoretto’s colour-rich Assumption
of the Virgin.
Conservation of these paintings is said to be
“remarkable”, and Justin’s insights will help you dig deeper into why
they’re still influential and worth seeing in person today.
Tuesday, October 4 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Free to attend!
06 Oct
WEBINAR: Germany, The Country With Too Many Capitals
Until Germany was unified, it had dozens of separate capital cities. Even after the German Empire was founded in 1871, this continued to be the case; there were even four royal capitals, each with its own king. That ended in 1918, but when Adolf Hitler came to power he had ambitious dreams for making Berlin the most impressive capital city in the world. After World War II, divided Germany had two capitals: Bonn and East Berlin. Now there is just one, the reunited city of Berlin.
Join Chris Friedrichs, Professor Emeritus of History at UBC as he discusses this complex history and why it matters today.
Thursday, October 6 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Free to attend!
11 Oct
WEBINAR: Walk This Way! with Coach Lynn Kanuka
Learning to move well doesn’t need to be daunting! Find your rhythm with Lynn Kanuka, Olympic Medalist turned coach. For over 30 years she's been inspiring people of all ages and ability levels through physical fitness; to take steps toward better health, achieve personal goals, and be active and happy.
Join Coach Lynn for a feel-good introduction to the enjoyment of walking and how to find a method that's right for you.
Tuesday, October 11 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Free to attend!
