The Art of England

 

The Academy of Classical Design announces its 2012 Lecture series, available to the public for the first time through a seasonal subscription.

The Art of England– an Untold Story will be the subject of ten beautifully illustrated lectures delivered by artist and Academy Director, D. Jeffrey Mims. Reaching back to the court of King Henry VIII, a narrative will follow the struggles and triumphs of a nation learning to define its artistic identity.

THE ART OF ENGLAND · AN UNTOLD STORY
A Two-Part Lecture Series
Series I February 1st – 29th · Series II May 2nd – 30th

Wednesdays 3:00 to 4:00 pm
Subscription for each five-lecture series ~ $100

The Academy’s main studio is located behind the Country Bookshop in downtown Southern Pines. Series tickets available at The Country Bookshop, or call the Academy office at 910·692·9743.

Series I

• February 1st

 

ESTABLISHING “ENGLISHNESS”

• February 8th

 

THE POPISH QUESTION

• February 15th

 

THE FLEMISH INFLUENCE

• February 22nd

 

THE ENGLISH GARDEN

• February 29th

 

THE NEW WORLD

Series II

• May 2nd

 

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

• May 9th

 

AN ENGLISH PROPHET

• May 16th

 

THE ROYAL ACADEMY

• May 23rd

 

THE PRE-RAPHAELITE BROTHERHOOD

• May 30th

 

THE TRIUMPH OF PUBLIC ART