Shock of the New: Revolutions in art around 1900 with Vivienne Morrell
$94.00 - $112.00
3 June to 24 June
4 week class
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw rapid changes in art – with one ‘ism’ supplanting another, through Impressionism, Cubism, Expressionism, etc. I will talk about some key moments and artists in this period. Discussion will include questions such as: How did artists react to challenges of new technology, such as photography; how were they influenced by other artists and changes in art materials and practices? How did viewers react to ‘new’ art? Topics include: setting the scene of ferment in Paris (1860s to 1914); artists Cezanne; Gauguin; Monet; Matisse; Klimt and Vienna; Kandinsky, Klee and Germany.
This course is designed for anyone interested in learning about art history, especially the development of Modernism and some well-known artists from the turn of the 19th and 20th century.
About Vivienne Morrell
After gaining an MA in Art History, I worked for a few years at Historic Places Trust (now called Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga), researching and writing reports on heritage buildings in the greater Wellington region. From 2016 to 2021, I was a visitor host and tour guide at Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum of NZ. I have taught adult education classes at Wellington High School and Karori Arts and Crafts Centre and give presentations on art history topics to the Wellington city U3A art group.
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