For One Night Only, Friday, 2nd March, 2012 ... 6pm-8.30pm ... supper included.
Lucien Freud & Francis Bacon: Great British Painters of the 20th c.
WEA, 72 Bathurst St Sydney .... Enrolments 9264 2781
The recent death of Lucien Freud has drawn attention to the greats of British art in the 20th Century. Two outstanding painters have been Freud and Francis Bacon. This evening is devoted to an examination of their art which, in many cases, was difficult and controversial. Both were exotic characters who warrant attention just on that score alone but their painting was ‘edgy’ and in some cases shocking. This talk will be fully illustrated and take into account the personalities of the painters, their motivation, subjects and techniques. We will also examine the claims made about their exalted positions in the art world.
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Australian Aboriginal Art Course
6 Sessions
First Session, Monday 20th February 2012
WEA, 72 Bathurst St Sydney
Bookings 9264 2781
Australia’s Indigenous art is celebrated nationally and internationally and continues to attract great interest and record prices at auction. Recently two paintings alone have brought more than $3 million at auction. The artists concerned, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri and Emily Kngwarreye will be fully discussed as part of the course. Fully illustrated, this course explains the history, growth and significance of Australian aboriginal art, looking at the mythology and iconography that informs the art as well as different techniques used. We consider bark painting, desert and rock art (including the enigmatic ‘Bradshaws’ and Wandjina) and art from the Kimberley and the Tiwi islands. One session will be held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Everybody welcome.
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