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Art History Lectures

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.

 

John Everett Millais

Ophelia, Oil on Canvas, 1852

 

Discover the artistry of John Everett Millais, a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood whose work redefined Victorian painting. This lecture will explore Millais’ innovative approach to color, detail, and storytelling, from the ethereal beauty of Ophelia to the poignant realism of, The Order of Release. Tracing his journey from a rebellious young artist to one of Britain’s most celebrated painters, uncover how Millais blended emotion, nature, and narrative to create some of the most enduring images of the 19th century.

Thursday, April 3, 2025

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

$15 per person


  •  April 3, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

A $15 contribution is requested to attend these presentations and enjoy the beverages and hors d’oeuvres provided.