Learn how John Ruskin supported the work of the Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood against criticism of their art.
Patrick Conner describes how John Ruskin, an influential but controversial polymath and art critic, supported the work of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood against the fierce criticism of their art by the public.
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Visitors welcome. Doors open at 7pm for a drink and chat. Lecture 8pm to 9pm.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Dr Patrick Conner
1970-71 Teacher at Marlborough College. 1975-86 Keeper of Fine Art at the Royal Pavilion, Art Gallery & Museums, Brighton. Since 1986 Director of the Martyn Gregory Gallery, London. Author of several books including Savage Ruskin, Oriental Architecture in the West and George Chinnery, artist of India and the China Coast.
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