MAX BECKMANN - ARTISTIC ANCESTRY AND INFLUENCES

December 2, 5 p.m.

This lecture explores the "artistic ancestry" of Max Beckmann, tracing how he drew on a vast number of historical and contemporary examples to forge his singular style. In this context, we shall look at his interest in Northern Renaissance masters like Matthias Grünewald, revealing how their crowded, stage-like spaces shaped his monumental modern triptychs and mythic allegories. In addition, we shall explore his debt to German realism, the symbolist language of Edvard Munch and the structural space of Cézanne.

Structure: Each lecture is a live event via zoom: a brief check and introduction, to ensure that participants have been able to connect, followed by a slide-presentation of about 50-60 minutes, and a Q&A discussion of about 20-30 minutes. Participants do not have to sign up for a zoom account. The link to the lecture is sent on the day of the event.

Fee: 20 USD per lecture, per person