Monday, August 5
HUGUENOSTS
Mass migration and the arts in Britain
by Vivienne Lawes
THE LECTURE
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The mass migration of the French Protestant Huguenots in the 16th and 17th centuries impacted the arts, the military, and finance sectors of the countries to which they fled following Catholic persecution in their homeland. This lecture focuses on three areas of the arts impacted by the migration: the silk weaving industry; the silversmiths and ceramicists introducing Rococo style into Britain; and the baroque style of the great Huguenot designer, Daniel Marot.
THE LECTURER
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An art historian, art market analyst, curator, and writer, Viv Lawes combines a hands-on career in the art business with research and teaching in Higher Education at several London-based Universities. Her courses include The Art Market, History of Western Art and Design 1350-1970, and Asian Art. Viv has curated numerous exhibitions. She writes for many publications and private clients, for both academic and general readership.
Vivienne Lawes
ARRIVE FROM 6:15 PM | LECTURE 7 PM
CESSNOCK PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
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Raffle tickets are sold at the door and cost $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Two winning tickets are drawn and the first winner takes the first pick. The raffle is drawn at the conclusion of the lecture.