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Explore the remarkable, the mysterious, and the weirdly wonderful in art with Dee Kilgo, Ph.D. Art Historian. Dee’s knowledge and humor make art history fun, accessible, and intriguing.Gustave Courbet: Realist, Rebel, Provocateur
Wednesday, April 16th
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Studio B2
Gustave Courbet (1819–1877) is known as the father of the Realist movement in 19th-century art. He earned this distinction in 1850 when his groundbreaking paintings shocked bourgeois viewers by defying long-established academic traditions. Quickly labeled “the apostle of ugliness,” Courbet embraced controversy, becoming the most provocative figure in the Paris art scene. Learn more about his extraordinary talent, tumultuous career, and how his Realist vision helped pave the way for Impressionism.
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1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin, FL, United States, Florida 34698
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