Cemetery Art: The Classical and the Quirky – Susan Cheyney
Artwork in various forms appears as artistic memorials in both European and American cemeteries. Symbolism is discussed with a handout on symbols and their meaning. The focus of the presentation is not on the famous royal tombs or usual religious imagery. Rather it looks at the excellent, the unusual, the visually impelling and the quirky. (A digital presentation on history and art.)

Prehistoric Art: Artistic Expressions – Susan Cheyney
Since the dawn of time, man has had the inner need to create. Theories abound on the why and how of some of the earliest art forms found in caves and carvings from around the world. Travel back into prehistory and see how sophisticated their art really is. (A digital presentation on art and history.)

Art Glass: How and When Did It Become High Art – Bobbie Engle
A short history of glass from its ancient roots to the modern day with examples from Murano, Tiffany and Steuben. Learn about the birth of modern art glass and the contributions of Littleton, Lubino, Chihuly and Marquis. The presentation includes examples of glass displayed in museums and galleries around the country. (A digital presentation of art, history and science.)

The Art of Ancient Greece: A Personal Odyssey – Bobbie Engle
This is a very personal talk by someone who has experienced Greece first hand, accompanied by the aura of her dad who brought her up admiring the Ancient Greeks, their culture, their art and their love of democracy. Discover the three main periods in which Greek Art flourished: the Bronze Age, the Archaic Period and the traditional Ancient Greek Age; the Classical Period. You will see many examples of its three main classes: architecture, sculpture and painting. (A digital presentation of history and art.)

Rembrandt and Dutch Art – More Than Meets the Eye! – Sandra Hennigan
Study Dutch art; learn how it works on more than one level of meaning. Discover the way it was understood and appreciated by the Dutch during the 16th and 17th Centuries. See that it provides a view of the Dutch world of the period in terms of social, political and artistic themes. (A slide presentation of art, history and culture.)

Gardens: Historical Views – Sandra Hennigan
Join in a visual stroll through the Pleasure Gardens of Greece and Rome, Islamic gardens of Persia, Italian Renaissance gardens, French gardens of Versailles and other gardens throughout history. Learn about the influence of art, philosophy and personal expression on “man’s concept of what a garden should be.” (A slide presentation of art, history, philosophy and science.)

Wednesday on the River With George – Helena Howell
An examination of the events of Christmas Night, 1776 as depicted by Emanuel Leutze in his painting “Washington Crossing the Delaware.” The facts as they are seen on the canvas and the true events of that night turn out to be quite different even though the results of that icy crossing are central to our history. Many of the images in the presentation depict other paintings and other historic characters. The fascinating story told is particularly appropriate for the Christmas season or Presidents Day. (A digital presentation of art and history.)

Bring On the Women – Harriet Neal
Women have been involved in photography since its beginning in 1837. They were not just wives and assistants to their photographer husbands; they were behind the camera too. The images they left and the stories about them call attention to their contributions and their importance to the history of photography. (A digital presentation of art, photography, science, history and women’s studies.)

The History of Photography – Harriet Neal
Although the history of photography goes back less than 175 years, it is full of fascinating people, dedicated artists and technologists. Learn about the struggles that photographers had for artistic recognition; see how photography influenced our knowledge of the world. Also discover some of today’s trends. (A digital presentation of art, art history, photography and science.)

The Untold Story of Scotland and Impressionism – Becky Rusling
Together, we will witness the influence of the French Impressionists on two generations of Scottish painters at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th Centuries. We will see art that was popular in Scotland prior to this time and learn how it differed from art in the rest of Great Britain. AND we will discover some truly fabulous paintings by artists who will probably be new to you. (A digital presentation of art and culture.)

America’s Courthouses – Tradition + Style = Architectural WOW – Richard Shugrue
This is an artistic journey through the many styles of buildings where Americans are served by the law. Our courthouse in Prescott is only one example of the skill, creativity and beauty of courts all over the USA. Dr. Shugrue, JD, is a retired law professor who has visited many of these imaged courthouses during his 50 years as an attorney. (A digital presentation on architecture and history.)

Canine Chronology – The Place of Dogs in Art Throughout History – Nancy Shugrue
Images of dogs are found in art from the earliest times through history to the present day. These images occur in cave drawings, magazine covers and all places in between. This lively talk will not disappoint any lovers of man’s best friend. (A digital presentation of art and history.)

Rome: A Legacy Endures – Pamela Sprengelmeyer
From the paintings of Pompeii to the mosaic floors of a villa in Sicily, to the architecture of Hadrian, this talk examines the development of the ingenious and eclectic nature of Roman Art and architecture that has endured to this day. (A presentation of art, history, architecture and culture)

Revolution! Neoclassic and Romantic Art – Pamela Sprengelmeyer
1776 is not just a famous date in American history. The flames of revolution were being fanned in Europe too. The Iron Bridge was built in England, signaling the Industrial Revolution. Goya received his first commission in Madrid. We will examine the works of Neoclassical artists David and Ingres and Romantic artists Delacroix, Constable and others to understand why these two styles of art evolved, opposed and yet complemented each other in reflecting the turmoil of the late 18th and early 19th Centuries in Europe. (A presentation of history, art, architecture, culture and philosophy.)

The Other “60’s”: Napoleon III’s Paris and Impressionism – Pamela Sprengelmeyer
An unpopular foreign war as well as subversive sentiment! USA 1960? No! Paris, France, 1860! We will be transported back to Louis Napoleon’s newly refurbished Paris of the 1860’s. We will see works by Manet, Monet, Cezanne and others to understand how this group of talented artists challenged the Salon and establishment to create a new form of art that would become known as Impressionism. (A presentation of art, architecture, history and environment.)

Concrete Canvas: Amazing Art in Unusual Places – Cindy Welch
From cave art to intriguing wall murals to contemporary sidewalk art, concrete “canvases” have provided creative forums for artists for thousands of years. We will demonstrate how this medium has provided a showcase for history, education, political statements, art appreciation and more. We will move from pre-history into the modern age of computers and 3-D fantasies and illusions. (A digital presentation of history and art.)

Renaissance 101 – Linda Wheeler
Watch the art of the Renaissance begin, grow and change our world as one of the most influential periods in history. How and why did it begin? Who were the “movers and shakers” of the era? What changes to the arts of the world came about because of this period? Who do you think was THE Renaissance man? These and other questions will be discussed and answered. (A digital presentation of art, history, politics and culture.)

African and African American Art – Linda Wheeler
Discover the importance of art to the African peoples. See how that art was carried to America through slavery. Trace the growth of African art in America and see its influence on other American artists. Study and enjoy the differences and changes in the history of art of Africans and Black Americans. (A digital presentation of culture, art and history.)

The Black Image in American Art – Linda Wheeler
Since art helps to record the history of our country and the world, trace the African American story from the 1700s to the 1960s. American artists recorded the history of Black America by producing art that followed both American history and the artists’ beliefs. The story is uplifting, graphic, gritty, happy and sad. Bring your current ideas and see if they change. (A digital presentation of history, culture, politics and art.)