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History Matters
The Louvre, Notre Dame,
and Delacroix
Travel to Paris on a spring day and
view the “Delacroix exhibit” at the
Louvre. French painter Eugene
Delacroix (1798-1863) produced an
extraordinary, vibrant body of work,
setting into motion a cascade of
innovations that changed the course
of art. Examine Delacroix’s painting
style to understand the works of art
that made him one of France’s great
artists in the 19th Century. Also, look
at the history of the Louvre and of
Notre Dame, including the recent fire.
Dan Hartman
Date: Fri, Sep 27
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEQ1
Location: Gladstone, 105
Stonehenge
Dig in to the mysteries of this
prehistoric monument that is one of
the wonders of the world. Hear about
the latest discoveries and theories
that shed new light on the builders
and purposes of the famous stone
structures. Terry Kubista
Date: Fri, Oct 18
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEQ4
Location: Gladstone, 105
Avignon, Home of the Popes
The Nissim de Camondo
Museum in Paris
Visit the most amazing home you
have ever seen, the Nissim de
Camondo Museum. Adorned with
an extraordinary collection of 18th
Century decorative arts, the de
Camondo family home was also
equipped with the technology and
services of an ultra-modern early 20th
century home. Discuss how this family
of bankers, philanthropists, and art
collectors lived and what happened to
them. Dan Hartman
Date: Fri, Oct 11
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEQ2
Location: Gladstone, 105
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Learn about modern day Avignon,
France. Dan will share photos and
stories of the city in which he has
lived. Explore Avignon’s history and
discover why it was the home of the
Popes for about eighty years in the
1200’s AD. Learn why the Popes
returned to Rome and learn of the
Great Schism. Dan Hartman
Date: Fri, Nov 8
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEQ3
Location: Gladstone, 105
King Arthur
Fact or folklore?
Examine the
ever-evolving saga
of this legendary
king, from old
theories to new
research. Terry Kubista
Date: Fri, Nov 22
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEQ5
Location: Gladstone, 105
Hidden Villages
Explore hidden English villages
seldom visited by tourists in this
armchair travel experience that
includes lighthearted commentary
and photos galore. Terry Kubista
Date: Fri, Dec 13
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEQ6
Location: Gladstone, 105
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