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Picasso`s Guernica
Thu 5th Jan 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Zarateman, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Picasso’s Guernica the painting created in 1937 is considered by many to be his greatest masterpiece. Painted as a reaction to the bombing of the Basque town during the Spanish Civil War, it shows the horror, cruelty and devastation of modern warfare. The painting contains a lot more than a depiction of war. Picasso explores many themes, love, death, nationhood, motherhood and his own life at that point in time. The painting is also full of cross references to the history of art, Picasso gives a nod to Rubens, Goya and Poussin and others. Guernica has a history of its own, once it leaves Picasso’s studio, and its story continues. A painting worth spending some time to get to know a little better.
Lecturer: Paul Chapman
Paul is an Art Historian and a National Gallery trained guide with many years of experience working in education. As a freelance Paul delivers courses and lectures for a wide range of educational organisations. Paul has also given talks and tours for art associations/societies in Museums and Galleries in the UK and Europe. As a writer, Paul has published a book, which examines the subject of cultural crossovers and appropriations in 20th century painting. Paul has a long-standing commitment, in conjunction with the National Gallery as a tour guide at the Longford Castle art collection and he is also a visiting tutor at Marlborough College and a tutor at MCSS.