Presented by Mary Muñoz Encinas
Mary is an education, arts, and sustainability professional currently serving as the Project Coordinator for ASU’s HeatReady Initiatives and the Center for Innovation in Informal STEM Learning (CIISL). With dual bachelor’s degrees in Sustainability and Art History from Arizona State University, she creates tailored learning experiences that engage communities in meaningful conversations around the intersections of art, environment, and society.
Monsters & Marvels:
Grotesque and Monstrous Imagery
Goya (Francisco de Goya y Lucientes) (Spanish, Fuendetodos 1746–1828 Bordeaux). “Plate 43 from ‘Los Caprichos’: The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters (El Sueño de La Razon Produce Monstruos).” Etching, aquatint, 1799
This lecture just in time for Halloween, will explore the fascinating world of the grotesque and monstrous as depicted across various cultures. Through artworks like Medieval marginalia, the fantastical creatures of Hieronymus Bosch, Francisco Goya’s haunting, dark allegories, and the raw emotion of Francis Bacon’s portraits, we will examine how artists have used grotesque imagery to reflect societal fears, anxieties, and fascinations. Gain insights into why the grotesque continues to captivate artists and audiences alike, providing a thought-provoking journey through some of the most bizarre and surreal art in history.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
$15 per person
Venue: The Shemer Art Center
Venue Phone: 6022624727
Venue Website: shemerartcenter.org
Address:5005 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona, 85018, United States
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September 26, 2024 - October 23, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
