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University of Arizona Museum of Art Lecture Series

The University of Arizona Museum of Art Lecture Series

Wyeth, watercolor UAMA Permanent Collection

To Have the World in Hand: The Art of Watercolor

January 4, 2012 • 2 – 3 p.m.

One hundred years of landscapes, cityscapes, portraits and still lifes, using various techniques and styles of watercolor painting as the medium evolved through the ages. Presented by Tammy Bearden


Kirchner, oil painting UAMA Permanent Collection Portraits Through the Ages

February 1, 2012 • 2 – 3 p.m.

The art of portrait painting from the Renaissance to the present featuring the University of Arizona Museum's extensive collection. Presented by Francis Chen

Tacha, sculpture UAMA Permanent Collection

Twisting Traditions in Sculpture

March 7, 2012 • 2 – 3 p.m.

Differences between painting and sculpture and the various techniques and styles used by the sculptors in our collection including Henry Moore, Auguste Rodin, Alexander Calder, Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso and many others. Presented by Fleurette and Marc Wallach

Iona Rozeal Brown, painting Music and Dance

April 4, 2012 • 2 – 3 p.m.

Discover how 19th and 20th century artists used sound and movement in their art.
Presented by Jacqueline Feller

Maxine Albro, oil painting UAMA Permanent Collection

It's All About Children - Just Look at Those Kids and What They Can Tell You!

May 2, 2012 • 2 – 3 p.m.

Artists who have sought to express their artistic and personal vision through images of individual children and general reflections on childhood. Presented by Kate Phillips