Art History Lecture Series: Fantasy and Surrealism
Learn about fantasy and surrealism with Susan Dobson!
Type:In-Studio
Level:No previous experience required
Medium:Lecture
Class Dates
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Overview
Fantasy:
The early 20th century saw the emergence of a study of the mind and unconscious in the works of Freud and Jung. This lecture will explore the element of the fantastic and unconscious in the works of Chagall, Rousseau, and other artists of the early 20th century.
Surrealism:
This lecture will further explore the interest in dream and the unconscious as expressed by the Surrealists who created works for reality and dream to form a Surreal world in painting and sculpture.
Pre-requisites: none
Please note, this is an in-studio program.
Please contact programs@niagarapumphouse.ca for any questions.
Instructor - Susan Dobson
Susan Dobson has been teaching visual arts and art history for 35 years in the independent high school and college level.