Caroline shares details of the next lecture from Vectis Decorative and Fine Arts Society. Ed
The Vectis Decorative Fine Arts Society returns to Quay Arts in Newport on Thursday 19th May.
They’ll be welcoming Alice Foster for a talk titled, “Cool Painting… the art of Piero della Francesca”.
Piero della Francesca is one of the most admired 15th century Italian painters.
The cool colour palette and geometrical compositions contribute to the refined and meditative nature of his works. He was born in Borgo Sansepolcro in Tuscany and worked in various central Italian towns, but retained links with Sansepolcro, visible in the background of his painting ‘The Baptism of Christ’.
Late in his life he described that the whole visual world could be described in only five geometric forms. He viewed the visual arts and mathematics with equal importance.
About the Lecturer
Lecturer Alice Foster lectures in History of Art for the University of Oxford Department of Continuing Education and on the residential course of Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds.
She leads groups on History of Art study holiday to major site in Italy and other parts of Europe.
Where and when
The Lecture takes place on Thursday 19th May and begins at 8pm. Quay Arts is open from 6.30pm should you wish to purchase supper or a glass of wine.
Tickets are priced at £7 and available on the door.
See the Website for more information.
