WEDNESDAYS | OCTOBER 14 – NOVEMBER 18 | 11 AM - 12 PM *unless otherwise noted
NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | 6-PART LECTURE SERIES
Presented by Annalee Andres, Art Historian
October 14 | Welcome to the Garden
Explore the history of gardens from ancient sacred spaces to Monet's Giverny, revealing how they reflect changing ideas about nature, beauty, and culture.
October 21 | Following the Garden Path to Giverny
Trace Claude Monet's journey from pioneering plein-air painting to creating the iconic gardens that inspired his greatest works.
*October 28 | Les Nymphéas: Monet and the Water Garden at Giverny
Step into Monet's enchanting water garden at Giverny and learn how it inspired his celebrated Water Lilies series.
November 4 | The Garden Grows: The Impact of Giverny
Learn how Monet's Giverny inspired an international community of artists and shaped generations of painters around the world.
November 11 | Prairies and Ponds: Experiencing Art within the Modern Landscape
Explore how today's museums use innovative landscape design to transform the way we experience art.
November 18 | Blurred Boundaries: Indoor/Outdoor Landscape in the Golden State
Examine the evolution of California's distinctive garden tradition and the innovative designs shaped by its unique climate.
*Begins at 11:15 AM
Series Package: Members $55 | General $80 (Includes one free lecture!)
Single Lecture Tickets: Members $11 | General $16 PURCHASE SINGLE TICKETS
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