Meon Valley Arts Society
Lectures
Tuesday 14 May 2024Subject: Magnificent Mosaics; Windows into the Roman World
Speaker: CHRISTOPHER BRADLEY
The Romans left us a remarkable record of their lifestyle, beliefs, achievements and entertainment in the form of beautiful mosaics: we see their cities, gods, myths and exotic lives. This lavishly illustrated lecture using mosaics, brings back to life the distant world of the Romans and the rise and fall of their Empire.
Tuesday 11 June 2024Subject: The 'Shakespeare of Sculpture': The Works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Speaker: JUSTIN REAY
Bernini received architectural commissions from an early age. But his figurative sculpture ensures his reputation as a great sculptor - equal of Michelangelo, Canova and Rodin. Famous in his lifetime, he introduced the Baroque in sculpture. Justin discusses Bernini's life, reputation and some of his key works.
Tuesday 9 July 2024Subject: AGM and Summer Lunch - members only, no guests 5000 Years of Glass
Speaker: ANDY McCONNELL
First formed by accident 5,000 years ago, glass has evolved into mankind's most important creation and greatest tool. Being virtually invisible, many are oblivious to its impact. Without glass our homes would be lightless caves; no sereens for cars, televisions or phones; no glassware, not even the glass in our hands of an evening!
Tuesday 10 September 2024Subject: Canal History and Heritage
Speaker: ROGER BUTLER
This lecture is a colorful introduction to the secret world of our 2000-mile inland waterway newark looking at all aspects ofits art, architecture and engineering with wide ranging features, leading them to be described as as a 'poor man's art gallery'