Online Lecture: Water & Art — Paradise, Power & Reflection

Name: Online Lecture: Water & Art — Paradise, Power & Reflection
SKU: 31253

Program No. 31253RJ

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Date and Time

Join us on Tuesday, May 25, 2027, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A about what water can represent in art.

Water can evoke tranquility or overwhelming force, inviting contemplation while reminding us of nature's power. Join art historian Matthew Palczynski for the final lecture in this four-part series as he explores Paul Gauguin's images of Tahitian waters alongside Frederic Edwin Church's spectacular portrayal of Niagara Falls. Discover how Gauguin's use of color and imagery reflects his search for an imagined paradise, while Church's rushing waters convey the grandeur and energy of a celebrated natural wonder. Through these contrasting approaches, consider how artists use water to express ideas about place, identity and the sublime.

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General Notes

This lecture is the fourth 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), "Air & Art — Capturing the Invisible" (#31251) on Tuesday, May 11, 2027, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), and "Fire & Art — Flames of Judgment & Renewal" (#31252) on Tuesday, May 18, 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.

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Matthew Palczynski

Matthew Palczynski is an art history lecturer, consultant, curator, and educator. With a Ph.D. in art history and a focus on vanguard art after around 1850, he leads programs for academic, corporate, and nonprofit organizations around the world. His talks include those for Renaissance Weekend, Stanford University, The Wharton School, Cunard, and United Airlines. Matt is an adjunct senior instructor at The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, and has taught at the Tyler School of Art since 2004.

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Date and Time

Join us on Tuesday, May 25, 2027, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A about what water can represent in art.

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Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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