Art History Lecture Series: Rococo Art and Architecture
Join us for an engaging exploration of this richly decorative period in art history!
Type:In-Studio
Level:No previous experience required
Medium:Lecture
Class Dates
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Overview
This lecture explores the opulent and decorative world of Rococo art and architecture, a style that emerged in France in the early 18th century as a reaction against the grandeur of Baroque. We'll delve into the key characteristics of Rococo, including its playful use of light, asymmetry, pastel colors, and elaborate ornamentation, and examine how these elements manifested 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.