Class Timings:

• Wed 13th January 2pm - 3:15pm UK time

Tutor: Martin Beek

Bookings Close: 4 January

Talk Details

Wales has a long history of fine craftsmen and artists and, in this talk, Martin looks at the work of some of Wales' most celebrated artists.

Richard Wilson, sometimes known as the father of British Landscape painting, whose work heralded the Romantic age to follow, inspiring J.M.W. Turner and countless others. Augustus John, and his sister Gwen, whose art has become even better known than her illustrious brother's. The landscapes of Kyffin Williams, their evocation of the rugged coastlines of Anglesey and the mountains of north Wales, and Ceri Richards, whose paintings have elements of abstraction and surrealism, and draw upon the myth and folklore of Wales.

Almost all Welsh artists seem deeply rooted in the spectacular landscape of Wales and its poetic and Celtic traditions. Martin also examines a few artists who have painted in Wales and been much enriched by the scenery, notably Graham Sutherland and John Piper. The collection of the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff is the starting point for this wonderful talk.

Martin's talk will be illustrated where possible with original photographs and slides. He will also provide a list of helpful books and links to further explore on a PDF following the talk.

Useful Information

• Unlimited access to watch again until 14 March 2027 

• This talk is designed to be enjoyed LIVE on Zoom, but you may join by 'recording only' if that is not possible

• The Q&A session will not be recorded, so please join live on Zoom if you wish to participate  

  
  

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