Monday, September 1
BRITISH ART
From Egg to Bacon
by Lydia Bauman
THE LECTURE​
This talk surveys 100 years of British art, from Victorian artist Leopold Augustus Egg to Francis Bacon. It explores how Britain’s isolated position shaped a uniquely British style, occasionally influenced by Europe but often distinct. The lecture also offers a humorous analysis of British cultural archetypes like the "stiff upper lip," "a nice cup of tea," "no sex please, we’re British," and of course, "the weather."
THE LECTURER​
Lydia, born in Poland, studied Fine Art at Newcastle University and earned an MA in History of Art from the Courtauld Institute, London. She has spent over 35 years lecturing at London’s National Gallery and other institutions worldwide. During the pandemic, she launched ‘Art for the Uninitiated’, delivering over 180 online lectures to adult audiences.
ARRIVE FROM 6:15 PM | LECTURE 7 PM
CESSNOCK PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
HELP SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF ART
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.