About this Event
Art History Lecture Series - Light, Love and Life series ticket
Each Friday from 7 June to 5 July 2024
10.15am-12.15pm
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Join us for a captivating journey through the legacy of Impressionism as we delve into the transformative impact of this iconic movement. Discover Impressionism's key themes from serene natural landscapes to the dynamic energy of city life and learn how Impressionist artists reimagined their surroundings. We shall also examine some of the fascinating cross-cultural exchanges that enriched the movement's scope. There will be opportunity to engage directly with examples from Northampton Museums and Art Gallery’s collection that capture the essence of Impressionist innovation and interpretation. Whether you are a seasoned attender or a curious newcomer, this course promises a rich experience that will deepen your appreciation for one of the most influential movements in art history.
Friday 7 June
Flowers, Always and Always: The Garden in Impressionist Art
Artwork: Kew Gardens, London - Lucien Pissarro
Speaker: Dr Conny Bailey
Friday 14 June
Picnics and Pleasure
Artwork: In the Garden - Albert Chevallier Tayler
Speaker: Dr Miriam Gill
Friday 21 June
Impressionist Landscapes
Artwork: An English Farmstead - Alfred East
Speaker: Dr Miriam Gill
Friday 28 June
City Life and City Lights
Artwork: Rain at Night, Town Centre - Robert Pell
Speaker: Dr Miriam Gill
Friday 5 July
Meji to Monet – Impressionism and Japan
Artwork: Amy Stanton, Aged 19 - Henry Harris Brown
Speaker: Dr Conny Bailey
Speakers are correct at the time of going to press but may be amended due to unforeseen changes to availability or subject expertise.
Speakers are correct at the time of going to press but may be amended due to unforeseen changes to availability or subject expertise.
Series ticket £25 (+ Eventbrite booking fee).
Individual lectures can be booked separately for £6 per lecture (+ Eventbrite booking fee)
Includes tea/coffee and biscuits
Booking essential
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Road, Northampton, United Kingdom
GBP 25.00
