THE GOLDEN AGE OF SPANISH PAINTING 1560-1660

This is an introduction to the most important Spanish artists of the 16th and 17th centuries. We look at El Greco’s unique style of painting in Philip II’s Spain. Velázquez’ formal and informal portraits of members of Philip IV’s family and court are studied, as well as the white robed monks and tranquil saints of Zurbarán which contrast with the lively beggar boys and triumphant Virgins of Murillo.

The lecture makes reference to the importance of the Auckland Project's magnificent collection of important Spanish works Those of you who enjoyed our highly successful visit will receive more expert background to this important collection.

How to book this event:

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THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Ms Gail Turner

Historian, art historian, and painter. She is passionate about Spain and Spanish topics. She has been a long-time lecturer for The Arts Society, and before Covid she taught on courses at the V&A, and for Art Pursuits, the National Gallery and the Art Fund. She has lectured on Cambridge University Summer Schools, the Courtauld Institute Summer Courses, Inscape, and for many arts organisations in Europe. In the past she led tours to Spain for The Arts Society and Martin Randall Travel. Gail lectured in the Prado and Royal Academy of San Fernando in Madrid in the 1980s, and was Deputy Curator of Keats Shelley Memorial House, Rome, before that. She was also once a Christie’s consultant in Illuminated Manuscripts. In 2015 Gail was awarded the Encomienda de Isabel la Católica (the equivalent of the CBE) by the King of Spain for promoting Spanish culture among British audiences. She is President of The Arts Society Colchester.

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