The story of the Age of Baroque is a tale of today. To examine the 17th century is to reveal the 21st: two centuries united by tribalism, sectarianism, and acquiescence to unreasoning power.
We shall explore this dynamic period through the lens of its greatest artists. Art has always been the handmaiden of power, its uses and abuses magnified by this era. The power of grand monarchs of this period is clearly evident, whether through Philip IV of Spain, France?s Sun King, or Louis XIV. The power of a monolithic Church confronted the existential threat of Martin Luther?s Reformation. Prominent was the power of belief and ideas, and ultimately, the power of great art.
Linda Blair received her BA from Mills College and her MA from the University of San Diego. She has lectured on diverse topics in European art history for many years, primarily on the East Coast. Locally, she has lectured at The San Diego Museum of Art and UCSD Extension, as well as at the Athenaeum.
Admission/Cost: $14 - $15
Location:
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
1008 Wall Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
Dates and times:
Thursday, February 1 & February 8 - 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Tuesday, February 13 - 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
For more information, please call: (858) 454-5872 or visit:www.ljathenaeum.org
We shall explore this dynamic period through the lens of its greatest artists. Art has always been the handmaiden of power, its uses and abuses magnified by this era. The power of grand monarchs of this period is clearly evident, whether through Philip IV of Spain, France?s Sun King, or Louis XIV. The power of a monolithic Church confronted the existential threat of Martin Luther?s Reformation. Prominent was the power of belief and ideas, and ultimately, the power of great art.
Linda Blair received her BA from Mills College and her MA from the University of San Diego. She has lectured on diverse topics in European art history for many years, primarily on the East Coast. Locally, she has lectured at The San Diego Museum of Art and UCSD Extension, as well as at the Athenaeum.
Admission/Cost: $14 - $15
Location:
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
1008 Wall Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
Dates and times:
Thursday, February 1 & February 8 - 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Tuesday, February 13 - 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
For more information, please call: (858) 454-5872 or visit:www.ljathenaeum.org
