The second in this seven-part lecture series by art historian Rose Balston on female artists from the 16th through to the 18th century \u2013 \u201cwomen who have not only been side-lined, but literally (and shockingly) blocked out of history\u201d, mainly by the (male) custodians of 19th-century art history. The talks run every other Wednesday to 4 December from 11am to 12.30pm; individual sessions are AED 250 per person, but there\u2019s a deal for all seven at AED 1,650.<\/p>\n
The schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n 11 Sept<\/em> Blazing the Trail: Sofonisba Anguissola<\/strong><\/span> 25 Sept<\/em> The Secret Renaissance: The Women of Bologna<\/strong> 9 Oct<\/em> Artemisia Gentileschi: Art and Power<\/strong> 23 Oct <\/em>Women who Shaped the Dutch Golden Age: Legacy Reclaimed<\/strong> 6 Nov<\/em> Rococo Rock Star: Rosalba Carriera<\/strong> 20 Nov<\/em> In the Court of Versailles: \u00c9lisabeth Vig\u00e9e-Lebrun & Ad\u00e9la\u00efde Labille-Guiard<\/strong> 4 Dec<\/em> Angelica Kauffman: Prodigy, Pioneer<\/strong>
\nIn the 16th century, Sofonisba Anguissola painted her way out of domesticity to unprecedented fame, earning accolades from (among others) Michelangelo and Van Dyck.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThe female artists of 16th and 17th century Bologna flourished in this city and became part of its cultural identity.<\/p>\n
\nThe most famous of all female artists from this period, Artemisia secured her place among the Baroque masters with astonishing paintings that powerfully reflect her personal struggles and cultural triumphs.<\/p>\n
\nExplore the Dutch Golden Age through the lens of groundbreaking female artists who often outshone their male counterparts.<\/p>\n
\nCarriera was a canny businesswoman who revolutionised pastel painting, captivated the Grand Tour elite, and became an international cultural celebrity.<\/p>\n
\nCreating sensational portraits of their royal patrons, the two top female painters in pre-Revolutionary France had nothing to be rivals about except that they both existed in a world not intended for them.<\/p>\n
\nAngelica Kauffman, a founding member of the Royal Academy, achieved international renown as both a portrait and history painter. Why then has she been sidelined in art history?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"