579. WHISTLER AND SARGENT: AMERICAN MASTERS IN EUROPE

Explore the elegance, innovation, and charm of two of the most captivating artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in this lecture series on James McNeill Whistler and John Singer Sargent. Though contemporaries, these artists forged distinct paths - Whistler with his poetic, tonal harmonies and pursuit of aesthetic beauty, and Sargent with his dazzling portraits that captured the sophistication and dynamism of his age. Across this series, we will examine how both artists navigated the shifting artistic currents of their time, from the influence of European traditions to the emergence of modern sensibilities. Through close looking and discussion, participants will discover Whistler’s radical approach to composition and atmosphere alongside Sargent’s virtuosic brushwork and keen psychological insight. Bringing together two extraordinary visions, this series offers a compelling look at art in an era of transformation - revealing how Whistler and Sargent each redefined what it meant to
be a modern painter.

Details:
Whistler and Sargent: American Masters in Europe
Professor Chris Parrott
2 sessions: Thursdays, August 6 and August 13 
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Fee: $80