Online Lecture: Air & Art — Capturing the Invisible

How do artists capture something we cannot hold or easily see? Join art historian Matthew Palczynski for the second lecture in this four-part series as he explores air through the movement of clouds, shifting effects of light and the atmosphere that gives a landscape its mood. Examine John Constable's detailed cloud studies and J. M. W. Turner's luminous expanses of mist, wind and color, discovering how both artists make the invisible visible. Consider how air can suggest fleeting weather, emotional intensity and the immensity of nature, transforming the sky from a backdrop into a powerful subject.

This lecture is the second in a series of four lectures. To attend the full series, please also enroll in "Earth & Art — From Flowers to Mountains" (#31250) on Tuesday, May 4, 2027, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), "Fire & Art — Flames of Judgment & Renewal" (#31252) on Tuesday, May 18, 2027, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), and "Water & Art — Paradise, Power & Reflection" (#31253) on Tuesday, May 25, 2027, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT). The cost is $25 per lecture. Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.