IN PERSON: “A human being would certainly not grow to be 70 or 80 years old if this longevity had no meaning ... . The afternoon of human life must also have a significance of its own." — Carl Jung, "Modern Man in Search of a Soul," 1933 From the 16th century onward, art historians have sought to understand the significance of artists’ late-career paintings and sculptures, especially those works that mark a shift from the artists’ established styles. Were these late works the product of aging artists’ waning dexterity and ingenuity? Or were they the result of the artists’ deliberate decision to break from their old styles and create something new and forward looking? This course explores the concept of a late-career style through the final works of such artists as Giovanni Bellini, Artemisia Gentileschi, Bernini, Goya and Berthe Morisot. We will come to appreciate the undiminished vitality and creativity of these and other artists in the “afternoon” of their artistic careers. | Lecture + Q&A.
Max enrollment: 30.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
