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Survey the art of the 17th century Dutch Republic with art historian, Jay Schuck.
Explore the different genres of painting through the works of Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, Jacob van Ruisdael and more in this informative art history lecture.
About the Presenter: Jay Schuck an independent curator and art historian from Long Island, NY. He received my B.A. and M.A. in Art History & Criticism from Stony Brook University. In 2019, he was awarded the inaugural Outstanding M.A. Thesis Award for my paper, Sculpting the Soul: The Bust Portraiture of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Jay has ten years of curatorial experience and has worked on a variety of large-scale visual arts projects. He manages the Patchogue-Medford Library's Claire Davidson Siegel Gallery and has curated exhibitions across Long Island. His passion for art history has led him to develop several lecture-based, art historical programs, which he delivers at libraries and other cultural institutions across the tri-state area and abroad. He is an Adjunct Faculty member of the Visual Arts Department of Suffolk County Community College and the Art Department of St. Joseph’s University in New York, teaching Art History.
Join us for an engaging lecture series that explores key art historical movements, their defining themes, influential artists, and iconic artworks. Each lecture provides insight into the cultural and social contexts that define these movements, highlighting their impact on the artwork created.
February 27: How to Look: The Dutch Golden Age of Painting
March 27: Hot to Look: Impressionism
May 1: How to Look: Romanticism
This virtual presentation is hosted by Kemmerer Library. Register online or by calling Roxbury Library at (973) 584-2400. The virtual link will be emailed to you the day before the program.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History | Arts & Entertainment |
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