ARTISTIC ANCESTRIES AND DIALOGUES: PIERRE BONNARD

July 26, 4 p.m.

Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947) forged his lush visual idiom by fusing decorative Japanese aesthetics with Post-Impressionist color. As a member of Les Nabis, he rejected realistic perspective for flat planes of bold color under the influence of Paul Gauguin. At the same time, he drew on Japanese woodblock prints for his signature asymmetric compositions and compressed spatial depths. Ultimately, Bonnard merged Claude Monet's luminous light with heightened, non-naturalistic hues leading towards pure abstraction. 

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