To mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the lecture will look at 25 iconic American works of art.
250 years after the Declaration of Independence, the lecture will explore 25 of the most iconic works from America. These will include Grant Wood’s ‘American Gothic,’ Dorothea Lange’s ‘Migrant Mother,’ Hopper’s ‘Nighthawks’.
The lecture will also trace the history of America through paintings, sculptures, land art, and photography that exemplify vital moments in it's history, such as the Gold Rush, the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement.
Doors open at 7:30 pm.
IMAGE: Watson and the Shark by JS Copley and The Copley Family (courtesy of the lecturer)
How to book this event:
The lecture is free for members. Guests will be asked for a £10 fee at the door but those who prefer to watch the lecture live online should contact the Society by email. There is a £5 charge for the latter.
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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Mr John Benjamin
29 Jan 2026 - 10:00
Online Event
There will be TWO morning lectures (with a break) and a final session after lunch to look at some of the jewellery brought by attendees.