This lecture will be preceded by the AGM at 7.00pm
Dame Laura Knight became the first woman to be elected as a full member of the Royal Academy in London. She was the only woman to be given War Commissions in both the First and Second World Wars and the only British artist to cover the Nuremberg Trials of 1946. This lecture provides an overview of her fascinating career and some of the remarkable achievements of her long life.
How to book this event:
No need to book. Visitors welcome for a suggested donation of £5.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Ms Rosalind Whyte
BA and MA from Goldsmith’s College, and an MA (distinction) from Birkbeck College. Experienced guide at Tate Britain, Tate Modern, the Royal Academy and Greenwich. Lectures at Tate, to independent art societies and on cruises. Leads art appreciation holidays.
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Mrs Ghislaine Howard
16 Nov 2023 - 19:30
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This lecture replaces the one shown in the programme.