Talking Art much more than just sketching the surface!
If you are interested in art and would like to look deeper into the background, techniques and the lives of artists – the U3A’s Talking Art group is a must for you!
Consider this quote:
“Art has the power to help economies thrive, to educate and enrich societies, and to create greater cultural understanding. We are reminded now more than ever of the power of the arts. We believe in the restorative power of the arts….” Not a quotation from an artist, art critic or art zealot, but from an
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Talking Art group leader Robert Sedgley explains: “Clearly art touches us all, in every aspect of our lives – but you would expect me to say that wouldn’t you, being something of an art zealot myself.
“But consider – the chair you are sitting on, the table you eat your dinner off, the delightfully patterned breakfast bowl that sits nicely in your hand – all are the products of someone’s design decision.”
The Talking Art group delves into the revolution and upheavals that took place in the arts at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, which is generally regarded as the birth of Modern Art.
Robert adds: “We are covering the Post-Impressionist movements and Art Nouveau, and looking at development in the early 20th century from Gustave Klimt and the Vienna Secession to Fauvism, Cubism, and Expressionism; Dada and the Surrealists etc. there is so much!”
If you would like to hear more, Robert’s Talking Art group meets at the Javea Players Studio in Carrer del Cronista Figueras Pacheco on the third Tuesday of the month from 11am to 12pm, entrance fee 2€ per person.
To find out more, email Robert at talking.art@u3ajavea.com
