Come and be inspired, and learn about some great painters and paintings in this fascinating illustrated lecture by Martin Smith, Artist in Residence at Watford Museum. Martin's earlier lecture series have been a big hit with Arts Centre audiences. This is the third in his new series of talks at Letchworth.
American painting shows the influence of the Impressionists, the Pre-Raphaelites and Russian artists. But there is also a distinct American style to appreciate.This lecture take a broad view of the vast range of traditional and contemporary talent from the 19th and 20th centuries. Artists shown include: Homer, Hopper, Inness, Johnson, Knight, Metcalf, Potthast, Richards, Rockwell, Rose, Sargent, Sheeler, Sloan, Spencer, Steele, Whittredge.
Martin Smith's art lectures have been a resounding success. In Watford, people have had to be turned away and he has drawn large and appreciative audiences at Letchworth. They were summed up by one delighted participant: "I am not easy to please, and I suppose I wasn't expecting much, but I was astonished at the inspirational way he put across his subject. He is an exceptional teacher."
This is the third in a new series of lectures at the Arts Centre. All start at 4.00 and will end at approximately 5.30.
4.00 to 5.30. £5.
