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Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series: Fierce Females: Women in Art March 5: Fierce Females: Women in Art The art world has long overlooked the groundbreaking contributions of countless talented...
America/New_York
Mar 5, 2025 5:00 PM
Mar 5, 2025 6:00 PM
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield
CT
Organizer
Berta Andrulis Mette
Category
Education & Learning
Public Lectures
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Casual
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Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series: Fierce Females: Women in Art


March 5: Fierce Females: Women in Art

The art world has long overlooked the groundbreaking contributions of countless talented women. This program shines a spotlight on fierce female artists who defied societal norms and pushed the boundaries of creativity, yet remain underappreciated in the annals of art history. The program features a diverse array of artists and media, from the bold expressionist prints of Kathe Kollwitz to ebullient Impressionist paintings by Berthe Morisot. In celebrating these visionary women we help to redefine artistic greatness for future generations.


Complete Series:

February 5: Rhythm and Hues: The Harlem Renaissance and Its Legacy

This is a great program for celebrating Black History Month!

The Harlem Renaissance, a cultural explosion in the 1920s, saw African American artists challenge stereotypes and celebrate their heritage. From the poetic simplicity of Jacob Lawrence to the cosmopolitan portrait photographs of James Van Der Zee, this era produced works that continue to resonate today. Discover the visionaries who gave voice to the African American experience and forever changed the landscape of American culture.


April 2: Devil with a Brush: Caravaggio’s Dramatic Masterpieces

Caravaggio's turbulent life story reads like a crime thriller, making him one of art history's most captivating and controversial figures. He was a revolutionary Italian painter of the Baroque era, as famous for his violent temper and criminal behavior as he was for his groundbreaking artistic techniques. Caravaggio’s paintings reflect his tumultuous life with dramatic lighting and intense realism. The program provides an overview of the artist’s life and body of work.


May 7: Perennial Muses: Flowers in Art

This is a wonderful program for Garden Clubs!

Have you ever wondered about the hidden messages blooming within famous

paintings? Throughout the history of art, flowers have been more than just beautiful decorations - they've served as powerful symbols, carrying secret meanings known to artists and their patrons. From the purity of lilies in Renaissance Madonnas to the fleeting nature of life represented by wilting bouquets in Dutch still lifes, each petal and stem tells a story. This fascinating exploration of flora in art will unveil the language of

flowers, revealing how these delicate blooms have shaped our visual culture and continue to inspire artists - and flower lovers! - to this day.


June 4: From Graffiti to Museum Galleries: The Art & Advocacy of Keith

Haring

This is a great Pride Month program! Keith Haring's vibrant and iconic art captured the spirit of 1980s New York City, blending pop art, graffiti, and social activism. What made his bold, energetic figures and symbols so universally appealing? Haring's work, characterized by its simplicity

and accessibility, addressed pressing issues including AIDS awareness. From

subway stations to museums, Haring's art continues to inspire and provoke thought decades after his untimely death.


Ticket / Registration Info
When
Wednesday
,
Mar 5, 2025
5:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
Online Event
Where
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
,
Litchfield
How Much
Free
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$