Celebrate National Library Week April 10-16, 2011 |
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Art Throughout History: A Fine Arts Lecture Series
Sponsored by The Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System
Professional artist and lecturer Arline Peartree shares her love of art and teaching with a lecture series on famous artists throughout history. She will guide you on a visual journey, giving you an understanding of the concepts, techniques, and significance of each artist. (90 mins.)
Free tickets to each event will be available beginning Monday, April 4.
Visit the location of your choice to pick up tickets for the lecture at that location. |
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Mon, April 11, 2:00 p.m. - Program Full
West Boynton Branch Library
Spanish Artists: Sorrolla of Valencia, Joan Miró, Goya, and Others
Historical influences on these great artists include Spain’s Moorish heritage and its economic and political ties to countries like The Netherlands, Italy and France during the Renaissance and Neoclassical periods. |
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Tue, April 12, 2:30 p.m.
Wellington Branch Library
Women Artists: From the 1600s to the Present
Discover the rich and diverse works of women artists over the past five centuries. |
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Wed., April 13, 2:00 p.m. - Program Full
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
The Art & Life of Marc Chagall
Influenced by the two World Wars of the 20th century and the Jewish folk culture of Eastern Europe, this Russian-born artist was a pioneer of the modernist movement and a highly successful and popular figure in the art world. |
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Fri, April 15, 2:00 p.m. - Program Full
Glades Road Branch Library
Picasso: The 20th Century’s Greatest Artist
A Spaniard living in France for most of his life, this talented and renowned artist produced works of lasting social, political and cultural significance. |
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Sat, April 16, 2:00 p.m. - Program Full
Greenacres Branch Library
Middle Eastern Art
The vibrant and varied cultures of countries such as Syria, Iran, India, Iraq, Turkey, Israel and Egypt will come to life in the work of their artists and artisans.
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Posted: 03/30/2011 |
