Australian Impressionists: The Heidelberg School

The Heidelberg School shelters under its own unique umbrella taking its academic influences equally from the Royal Academy School in London and the French Impressionists.

Key members were Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, Frederick McCubbin and Charles Conder. The art evolved from the informal, evocative and naturalistic into a nationalistic expression.

In 1901 McCubbin bought a cottage on Mount Macedon. Its surroundings became the inspiration for some of his best known works. The family named the property Fontainebleau. Its guest list ranged from Ellen Terry and Dame Nellie Melba to his many students who camped in the gardens.

THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Mrs Caroline Holmes

Has lectured in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Europe and Japan as well as for cruises crossing the Baltic, Caribbean, Mediterranean and Red Seas, and the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In 2017 she returned to The Arts Society in New Zealand. University of Cambridge ICE Academic Tutor and Course Director; lectures for the Royal Horticultural Society, museums and online for The Gardens Trust and organisations worldwide. Author of 12 books including Monet at Giverny, Water Lilies and Bory Latour-Marliac, the genius behind Monet’s water lilies; Impressionists in their Gardens; Follies of Europe: Architectural Extravaganzas; and in 2020 Where the wildness pleases – the English Garden celebrated. 2017 recipient of the Herb Society of America ‘Elizabeth Crisp Rea Award’. Consultant designer specialising in evoking historic, artistic and symbolic references. Contributions to Viking TV include Monet’s Garden at Giverny https://viking.tv/live/monday/explore-claude-monets-life-in-giverny-with-guest-lecturer-caroline-holmes ; and at home https://viking.tv/live/monday/get-a-glimpse-into-english-country-life-with-guest-lecturer-caroline-holmes