To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in America, explore 25 iconic works of American art.
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in America, explore 25 iconic works including Grant Wood’s ‘American Gothic,’ Dorothea Lange’s ‘Migrant Mother,’ Hopper’s ‘Nighthawks,’ of American art.
How to book this event:
Guests (fee payable at the door) and all members of The Arts Society are most welcome.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Dr Marie-Anne Mancio
Trained as an artist before gaining a PhD in Art and Critical Theory from the University of Sussex. Has lectured in art history for the City Lit, Tate Modern, the Course, Art in London, London Art Salon, Dulwich Picture Gallery, and many private art societies; also runs art history study tours abroad and is a Director of InFems art collective for whom she curates exhibitions and writes.
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