Art History
The Art History Group focuses on the stories behind interesting works of art, both the famous and the more obscure, and the ‘artists’ who created them through the centuries. As such it can be a fascinating mixture of historical context, real life human stories, admirable talent and ‘art appreciation’. We share these stories mainly through presentations by group members, although there is no obligation on every single member to prepare a presentation.
The subjects covered range far and wide and are not limited to fine art, that is painting and sculpture, but can cover the history of crafts such as pottery and embroidery and even archaeology. In addition, a summer art history related outing and a New Year's lunch at a local pub will be organised when possible. There are occasional talks by invited guest speakers.
If you wish to join the group or would like to know more, please contact Rob via the link at the bottom of this page.
MONTHLY MEETINGS: Meetings are held on the 3rd Friday of the month at 11.00 am in the Reading Room, Chinnor High Street. OX39 4DH
Co-ordinators: Rob Holdaway and Sian Stevens
Details of forthcoming meetings and the subjects of those meetings can be found by clicking on the relevant link on the right hand column of this page.
Summaries of recent meetings can be seen by clicking on the relevant link in the same column
Archive material can also be access via the named link
As some of the above pictures are quite small, a larger version can be seen by clicking on that image.
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