The Grand Tour, an artistic journey in the 18th century
Tuesday November 19 at 10 a.m. (Hammersmith)
The rediscovery in the 18th century of the buried cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii gave rise to a taste for antiquity which nourished the arts for a long time and attracted artists and aristocrats to Italy for several centuries.
A sort of initiatory journey, this "Grand Tour" spread throughout the whole of Europe an aesthetic which completely renewed the decorative repertoire.
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Tuesday, December 4 at 10 a.m. (Hammersmith)
As feared as she was respected, this exceptional woman was Queen of France and England.
Come and discover the legendary destiny of this historical figure who played a leading political and artistic role.
The influence of Japan on the arts in 19th century Europe
Tuesday 10th December 8PM (Clapham)
The very late opening of Japan offered European artists a new source of inspiration which lastingly transformed their vision of art and its techniques. Nabis and impressionists, couturiers… none escaped the madness of Japonism.
