A lecture by Jason Arkles
This lecture will examine the education and career of the highly influential 19th century Florentine sculptor, Lorenzo Bartolini. His evolution from his Neoclassical roots to his role as instigator of a return to nature will be discussed. His search for Beauty and Truth in the 'unimproved' living model led to the infamous 'Lesson of 1840', an event at the Accademia di Belli Arti di Firenze which scandalised the art schools of Europe - for the crime of teaching students to faithfully depict a less-than-perfect living model.
If you are in Florence and would like to attend the lecture in person at the British Institute Library, please register here or send an email to bif@britishinstitute.it
The registration fee is 12 Euro per person. All participants are invited to wear a mask throughout the event.
To join this lecture online, simply click on this link to register and receive the Zoom meeting invitation: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuduqrrj4iH9EEZd3hqWoLSZ6A0K64Xy19
The virtual doors will open at 18:00 Italian time on Wednesday 17th January.
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This lecture is sponsored by Sylvia Cox.