Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series

Name: Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series
Start: 2025-09-03T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-03T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Litchfield Community Center

Schedule

Wed Sep 03 2025 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Litchfield Community Center | Litchfield, CT

Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series: The Art of the Selfie: Artist Reflections from the Renaissance to Today
Presenter Jane O’Neail will present 4 separate lectures:
September 3: From the enigmatic gaze of Rembrandt to the bold brushstrokes of Van Gogh self-portraits have long captivated both artists and viewers alike. This exhibition traces the evolution of the genre from the Renaissance to the present day showcasing works by masters such as Frida Kahlo Egon Schiele and Cindy Sherman. How did the advent of photography in the 19th century influence the way artists portrayed themselves? Explore the changing notions of identity self-expression and artistic technique across five centuries of visual storytelling.
Complete Series:
Oct. 1: Impossible Realities: The Art of M.C. Escher
Nov. 12: The Swirling World of Art Nouveau
Dec. 10: Behind the Curtain: Edgar Degas the Ballet & Beyond
FREE / Donations Welcome
* Pre-registration is advised