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Art History Lectures

Presented by Eleanor Sypher, PhD

Eleanor holds a doctorate degree in Greek and Roman civilizations from Columbia University. Join us for this educational lecture, presented with wit and humour!

 

Greek Mythology Part II

Peter Paul Rubens, The Judgement of Paris, ca. 1636, oil on oak wood, National Gallery, London

 

In this lecture, we will sympathize with the semi-divine Greek heroes who are much better behaved than their divine parents.

These suffering, brilliant, and beautiful heroes are celebrated in the legends of Thebes (Oedipus), Mycenae (Agamemnon and Orestes), Troy (King Priam and Prince Hector;  Odysseus and Achilles), and Argos (Perseus); Heracles and his twelve labors belong to all of Greece; Theseus to Attica and Crete; and Jason and the Argonauts to the sea.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.


  •  March 21, 2024
     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Presented by Gerri-Beadle-Murray

Iconic architect, Alfred Newman Beadle, best known for his Mid-Century designs across the Phoenix area, was also a sculptor.  Join us to learn more about his works through the eyes of his daughter, Gerri Beadle-Murray.

 

Everything is a Sculpture!

Sunset by Al Beadle

 This lecture and unique perspective on Al’s works will provide a new perspective on what compelled him as an artist and architect, such as his fascination with how the movement of the sun would play with the shadows cast by his sculptures. Gerri will share great anecdotes and quotes about the artist that reveal more about his process like, “Sculptures should not be blue, as they will clash with the sky. They should not be green as the sculpture will blend in with the plants.  Reds and yellows (especially “corvette yellow”) are the colors reflected when the desert is happy!  Also ok are rusted and stainless steel, and black and white.” Gerri will share not only images of Al Beadle sculptures, but will also bring physical examples of his designs.

Thursday, March 28, 2024

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.


  •  March 28, 2024
     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Presented by Eleanor Sypher, PhD

Eleanor holds a doctorate degree in Greek and Roman civilizations from Columbia University. Join us for this educational lecture, presented with wit and humour!

 

Claude Monet

Monet, Impression, Sunrise (Impression, soleil levant), 1872, Musée Marmottan, Paris

 

Monet was the founder of Impressionism, named after his painting pictured above, and was a bridge to Modernism, a new form of art that reflected the industrial world. His paintings are expressions of the living moment as he saw it. He gave us the same scenes many times to capture the effect of the changing light. This lecture will look at varied examples from his long career as an artist.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.


  •  April 25, 2024
     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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