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Art & Architecture: The Baroque Era

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Program Type:

Lectures, History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Adult
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Program Description

Description

Sheba Akhtar, author and assistant professor, will discuss the architectural style and identifying characteristics of the Baroque era, begun in late 16th-century Italy. Bask in a visually alluring presentation showcasing the exaggerated motion and clear detail used to produce drama, exuberance, and grandeur in paintings, sculptures, and architecture.

Registration is not required.