Four Views of Russia: Church, Landscape, Country Life and Revolution
September 13, 2017 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
September 13, 2017 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
In this series of talks Jenny Antill will explore four fascinating aspects of Russian culture using examples from Russian art, literature and theatre.
Between Heaven and Earth traces the history and art of the Russian Church from its foundation in the 10th Century; Russian Roads explores artistic responses to the vast Russian landscape; A Month in the Country examines life on the Russian Country estate and at the dacha; and finally, Resistance, Art Against Autocracy 1825 to 1957 considers the reaction of Russian artists and poets to the power of the state following the Revolution of 1917.
Coffee & Pastries are included
£60 for the series or £15 per lecture
To book: call 01787 372958 or mail@gainsborough.org