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Lecture date : November 15th 2022 ( 18:00 ) Centro Cultural , Calle Granada , Nerja Hieronymus Bosch or El Bosco : a Netherlandish artist in Philip II ’ s Spain by Sophie Oosterwijk
Lecture Description : The fantastic worlds peopled by devils that the Early Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch ( d . 1516 ) created have often been ‘ explained ’ as the work of a visionary , a heretic , or even a hallucinating madman . Yet to his contemporaries Bosch was a gifted artist who received prestigious commissions and whose work inspired many .
Long after Bosch ’ s death his work was avidly collected by that most Catholic of kings , Philip II of Spain : this is why so many of his works are now housed in the Prado and in the Escorial , and why ‘ El Bosco ’ is often wrongly believed to have been a Spanish artist . This lecture will look at Bosch ’ s art within its
historical and cultural context in order to gain a better understanding of this intriguing painter whose works was to inspire surrealist artists such as Salvador Dalí .
About Sophie Oosterwijk Born in Gouda ( Netherlands ). Has an MA and PhD in English Literature ( Leiden ), an MA in Medieval Studies ( York ) and a PhD in Art History ( Leicester ). Has taught at the universities of St Andrews , Leicester and Manchester , Sotheby ’ s Institute of Art , National Trust , V & A , U3A , WEA and other
Sophie Oosterwijk organisations , and organised many study days , tours and visits . Also a regular lecturer for Cambridge University and travel companies , and Honorary Research Fellow with the School of Art History at the University of St Andrews . Numerous publications .
Lecture date : November 22nd 2022 ( 17:00 ) Centro Cultural Nerja Creating an Imaginary World - Theatre Design from Temple to Playhouse into the Picture Frame and out again by Bertie Pearce
Lecture Description Theatrical scene design is one of the world ’ s most beautiful , varied and lively art forms . In this talk , Bertie looks at the relationship between actor and audience and how this transformed the space and architecture of theatre throughout the ages . Beginning with the Greeks and their remarkable innovations to pageants , masques , liturgical drama , through the science of perspective , to court theatre . A quick glance at Commedia dell ’ arte before entering the Elizabethan stage of the Globe and the Fortune and arriving at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane . From great architects such as Inigo Jones and Frank Matcham , to practitioners such as Granville Barker and Gordon Craig and designers Cecil Beaton and Oliver Messel , Bertie brings to life the magical world of theatre .
Please note - this lecture starts an hour earlier than usual .
About Bertie Pearce Has a BA ( Hons ) in Drama from Manchester University , and a Diploma Internationale from the École Internationale du Théatre , Jacques Lecoq . A member of the Inner Magic Circle , with Gold Star . Past experience includes lecturing and performing on cruise ships , and to U3A , historical societies , festivals , schools and colleges . In addition , has toured the world with a magic cabaret show and a one man show entitled All Aboard . Has written articles for newspapers and magazines on Bertie Pearce entertainment and theatre . Bertie Pearce is no stranger to us in Nerja . The last time , in November 2021 , the talk was delivered from his home using Zoom . We are hoping he will be in Nerja in person for this talk .
Tickets are only available on the night and cost € 10 or look at how to join the society at www . theartssocietynerja . com . Also available on Zoom .
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