Armidale

Thursday 11 July 2024
THE ARCHITECTURE OF MUGHAL INDIA:  PALACES, MOSQUES, GARDENS AND MASUOLEUMS
Presented by: Dr John Stevens (UK)
Venue & time: Michael Hoskins Theatre TAS, 6pm

Before the British arrived in India, the Indian subcontinent was ruled by the Mughal Emperors. The stunning buildings and gardens they constructed have left an indelible stamp on India’s architectural and cultural landscape. Mughal architecture and the colourful personalities involved in their construction, fused elements from Islamic, Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural traditions, and gave rise to some of the most beautiful and iconic buildings in the world.

Dr John Stevens is a Research Associate at SOAS, University of London with a PhD in history from University College London. He publishes widely in the fields of British and Indian history.

Thursday 8 August 2024
WHAT HAVE THE HUGUENOTS EVER DONE FOR US?  MASS MIGRATION AND THE ARTS IN BRITAIN
Presented by: Vivienne Lawes (UK)
Venue & time: Michael Hoskins Theatre TAS, 6pm

The mass migration of the French Protestant Huguenots in the 16th and 17th centuries impacted the arts, the military and finance sectors of the countries to which they fled after suffering Catholic persecution in their homeland. It is estimated that upwards of 50,000 Huguenots settled in the British Isles alone and this lecture looks at how the artistic works of the Huguenots changed material culture and became integrated into British national identity.

Vivienne Lawes is an art historian, art market analyst and curator/ writer who combines a hands-on career in the art business with academic research and teaching and writes for a wide array of publications.

Thursday 12 September 2024
BREECHES, BONNETS AND BAGS
Presented by Rosalind Whyte (UK)
Venue & time: Michael Hoskins Theatre TAS, 6pm

This lecture follows the different fashions as revealed in paintings, looking at dress and accessories, and some of the more ridiculous styles of fashion from the 16th century to the 19th century. In times when Sumptuary Laws prescribed what you could wear, according to your status in society, fashion was much less of a personal choice and more a reflection of social standing. Have fun exploring the wildest extremes of fashion through the ages.

Rosalind Whyte holds master’s degrees from Goldsmith’s College and Birkbeck College. She is an experienced guide at major UK galleries and lectures on cruises.

Thursday 17 October 2024
MATISSE: SIMPLE BEAUTY
Presented by Paul Chapman (UK)
Venue & time: Michael Hoskins Theatre TAS, 6pm

Matisse is regarded as one of the artists who best helped to define the revolutionary developments in the visual arts throughout the opening decades of the twentieth century. During WWI he moved from Paris to the South of France, where his work became more figurative and traditional, and he was heralded as an upholder of the French Classical tradition. In later age he had a second flourish as an avant-garde artist.

Paul Chapman is an art historian and a National Gallery trained guide with many years of experience working in education. He has published a book, which examines the subject of cultural crossovers and appropriations in 20th century painting.

Thursday 14 November 2024
BUILDING A COLLECTION
Presented by Leigh Capel (Australia)
Venue & time: Michael Hoskins Theatre TAS, 6pm

This lecture will explain the processes of acquiring art, building a collection and navigating the art world. Find out the basic principles to consider as well as what types of art or situations to avoid. You will get insights into condition & restoration and how it affects value, and ways to detect fakes and forgeries. Cycles and changing tastes over time are also covered.

Leigh Capel has been working in the art and antique industry as a valuer and specialist since 2013 and then with a firm known for supplying art and furniture to the Australian Film & Television industry.