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Tuesday Art Talks

Presented by docents of the University of Arizona Museum of Art, in partnership with the Pima County Public Library, join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month for illustrated art talks on a variety of topics.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dusenberry-River Branch Library

"Remember Me: Exploring Topics in Portraiture."
This presentation is an exploration of some of the questions that surround the genre of portraiture. For example: how portraits have been used throughout time, how the aesthetics have evolved, and the "truthfulness" of portraits. Presented by Olivia Miller, Curator of Education.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dusenberry-River Branch Library

"What Were They Wearing? Fashion in Art Through the Ages."
The Wallachs will focus on Style, Fabrics, Accessories and Cultural Movements from the 15th Century to Modern Times. Clues to the changes in fashion are revealed through various artists' works. Presented by Fleurette and Marc Wallach.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dusenberry-River Branch Library

The Power of Artistic Imagination: Fantasy and Reality in Art
This presentation includes prints and paintings that were created between 1400 and 2000 and are organized around three themes: the artist's religious experience, views of the human face and figure, and views of the physical and metaphysical world. Presented by Kate Phillips.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dusenberry-River Branch Library

Maynard Dixon: An Artist's Love for the Southwest
Maynard Dixon, Tucson's most famous artist, fell in love with the "old pueblo." He lived in Tucson for many years and traveled across the Southwest. Come explore exampes of his artwork from the University of Arizona Museum of Art's permanent collection. Presented by Jacquelyn Feller.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dusenberry-River Branch Library

The Kress Collection: A Gift to America
Samuel Kress's historic donation was instumental in building the University of Arizona's Museum of Art. The Collection consists of more than 60 European paintings, sculputures and decorative objects dating from the 14th to 19th centuries. Presented by Carolyn Rivers.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dusenberry-River Branch Library

"The Retablo of Ciudad Rodrigo"
Learn more about one of the museum's greatest treasures, an alterpiece consisting of 26 panels dating from the 15th centruy, created in Spain and part of the Samuel Kress collection. Presented by Johanna Stein.