11
March 2025

Wessex Connected Events: THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT - Day 1 of the 3 day study series - online

Wessex Area
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 10:30 to Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 15:30

William Hogarth - A terrier snapping at the heels of the Great - Day 1 online

Join us for 'THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT' - Day 1 of the 3 day study series online

Tuesday 11th March 2025

William Hogarth - A terrier snapping at the heels of the Great with speaker Rosalind Whyte

William Hogarth, has been described as ‘The Father of British Art’. He was closely involved with the social and political issues of his times, as is reflected in his work and the sometimes scathing and satirical nature of his responses to current issues. This day will look at the life, times and work of William Hogarth also his relationships with some of the important personalities of the time.

  • Introducing Mr Hogarth
  • Hogarth's London
  • Hogarth's Progress

THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Ms Rosalind Whyte

BA and MA from Goldsmith’s College, and an MA (distinction) from Birkbeck College. Experienced guide at Tate Britain, Tate Modern, the Royal Academy and Greenwich. Lectures at Tate, to independent art societies and on cruises. Leads art appreciation holidays.