Berthe Morisot: Shaping Impressionism

Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) was a central figure in the Impressionist movement that revolutionized modern art with swiftly-brushed images of contemporary life. A core founder member of the group, she participated in all eight Impressionist exhibitions held between 1874 and 1886, apart from the fourth exhibition in 1879 which took place just five months after the birth of her daughter Julie.

While her male colleagues depicted Paris streets, cafés and theatres, Morisot's art reflected her own more restricted experience as an upper-middle-class woman. She never had a studio, preferring instead to capture real lived experience.

This is an in-depth introduction to Morisot's life and art. Lois Oliver curated 'Berthe Morisot: Shaping Impressionism' for Dulwich Picture Gallery, the first major UK exhibition of Morisot's art since 1950.

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THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Dr Lois Oliver

Dr Lois Oliver is Professor in History of Art at the University of Notre Dame in London, and a Visiting Lecturer at the Courtauld Institute. She has worked as a Curator at the V&A, the National Gallery, and the Royal Academy. Her recent exhibitions include ‘Berthe Morisot: Shaping Impressionism’ at Dulwich Picture Gallery and ‘Jock McFadyen: Tourist without a Guidebook’ for the Royal Academy. Lois enjoys creating audio and multimedia tours for many of the UK’s leading arts institutions and has appeared on BBC Radio and TV. Also a keen violinist, Lois plays regularly with Kensington Chamber Orchestra and the Endellion Festival Orchestra. Lois studied English Literature at Cambridge University, and History of Art at the Courtauld Institute, completing an MA in Venetian Renaissance Art and writing her PhD thesis on The Image of the Artist, Paris 1815-1855.

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