The Age of Baroque Art History Lecture: Caravaggio
Schedule
Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
1008 Wall St, La Jolla, CA, United States, California 92037 | La Jolla, CA
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The most glorious European art has often been born during times of tragedy and dislocation, reflecting the puzzling paradox between destruction and creativity, brutality and beauty. The 17th century is among the cruelest in European history, brutalized by constant wars, yet it produced majestic art. We shall explore this dynamic era through the lens of its greatest artists, such as Caravaggio and Velázquez.The art of Caravaggio, accused murderer, is tough to experience— its psychological realism too gritty, too bloody—yet his impact on subsequent artists, from Rembrandt to Delacroix, is profound.
About Linda Blair
Linda Blair has taught art history for many years, beginning on the East Coast, including as a docent at The Cloisters, and in San Diego at UCSD Osher Institute and the Athenaeum. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Mills College and a master’s from the University of San Diego.
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