Art Deco has the reputation of being the most glamorous and popular style of the 20th century.
Art Deco has the reputation of being the most glamorous and popular style of the 20th century, prevalent during the 1920s and 1930s. The lecture reviews the development of the style within the context of its social and economic environment, and looks at specific examples of objets d’arts including silver, jewellery, furniture, ceramics, clocks and architecture.
The range of designers, craftsmen and artists covered include E-J Ruhlmann, René Lalique, Tamara de Lempicka, Jean Dupas, Georgia O’Keeffe, Eileen Gray, Romain de Tirtoff (Erté), René Vincent and English ceramicist, Clarice Cliff. In addition to some examples of domestic and civic Art Deco buildings in the UK, there are exanples of buildings in New York, Miami, Mumbai, and Napier, confirming Art Deco’s full global reach and appeal.
How to book this event:
No booking is required. Please arrive before 7.20pm to allow time to sign in. For non-members we suggest a donation of £8 per lecture.
The lecture will also be available to TAS members via Zoom.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Mrs Pamela Campbell-Johnston
MA Hons Art History, St Andrew's University. Over 30 years of lecturing experience to undergraduates, adult groups, and to Friends and Patrons of the Royal Academy of Arts as part of the Adult Education Department's programme of events. Also conducted numerous guided tours and focused gallery talks on individual works of art. Specialises in British Domestic Architecture and Modern British Art. Over 12 years' experience at the Royal Academy. Work experience also undertaken at Bonhams, Art Loss Register, National Trust. Now a freelance art consultant and lecturer. Recently curated a collection for the Lansdowne Club.
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