Fin de siècle is a French term meaning "end of century,” a phrase which typically encompasses both the meaning of the similar English idiom "turn of the century" and also makes reference to the closing of one era and onset of another.

The term is commonly applied to French art and artists, as the traits of the culture first appeared there, but the movement affected many European countries. It became applicable to the sentiments and traits associated with the culture, as opposed to focusing solely on the movement's initial recognition in France.

There will be a full day of lectures, including coffee, a light lunch, and a glass of wine. A booking form will be availabnle below from the January lecture, when we will be accepting bookings.