According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word potpourri means: “a mixture; a scented mixture of dried petals and spices.” This six-week series of lectures will form a wonderous mixture of art, history, and glamor!
Instructor: Dr. Simon Sibelman
Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am
Six classes: April 9, 16, 30, May 7, 14, 21
April 9: Impressionism
What was Impressionism? How and why did it emerge? Was it revolutionary? Who were its exponents?
April 16: Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh emerged as a radical new force in the tidal wave we call Impressionism. His paintings proved jolting for some, inexplicable for others. This lecture will explore his work and its place in the history of art.
April 30: The Israel Museum
With the foundation of the Jewish State in 1948, a museum was established to deal with Jewish art and collections of all sorts amassed by Jewish philanthropists. This lecture will explore and examine these collections ranging from antiquity to the 20th century,
May 14: Marie Antoinette: Saint or Fatally Misunderstood
Even today in France, Marie Antoinette is viewed as having betrayed France and been as a major cause for the revolution. This lecture will explore her life, influence, and impact on French history and culture.
May 21: “That Woman!”: Who was Wallis Warfield Simpson?
This lecture will focus on the life of Mrs. Simpson, aka the Duchess of Windsor. Was she as evil and conniving as promoted by the Royal Family and the British Government, or was she merely a sadly mistaken American madly in love with the man who would be king?
