SOROLLA EXHIBIT * PAINTINGS ABOUT JAVEA * OPENS TO RAVE REVIEWS IN ALICANTE

According to the MUBAG blog (Fine Arts Museum of Alicante) the Sorolla exhibit is a big hit!

This exhibition is important because it represents the Marina Alta area.

Sorolla and his family spent their vacations in Javea - as do many millions of tourists. He found it full of life, light, grapes and raisins, water wheels, sun, surf and sea. His art works help us all to imagine Javea at the turn of the century.

Is anyone interested in taking a class trip to see the works of Sorolla's Javea - and then lunch?

CELEBRATING 400 YEARS OF EL GRECO IN TOLEDO

ATTENTION EL GRECO STUDENTS AND FANS
Over a hundred works by El Greco are now gathered in Toledo to make the largest exhibition ever held - by this artist. More than 60 works will arrive from 29 different cities of the world. This exhibit runs until 14th of June. Who is up for a field trip to Toledo? 

MARCH 2014 TRIP TO VALENCIA

A little wet but nothing could stop our SpainLifestyle adventure!

FINE ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY VALENCIA TRIP

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MARCH 30TH, 2014
FINE ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY VALENCIA
This educational and interactive trip filled up before its deadline of March 8th. That is great!!
All attending:
9:30h - departure
Two pick-up points will be:

• Mas y Mas supermarket in Benitachell
• Ondara Shopping Center

Trip Fees must be settled by the 20th of March :)

Gracias, Karla Darocas

EL GRECO * MARCH 4TH & 7TH, 2014 * REGISTER NOW * DEADLINE MARCH 1ST

El Greco (1541 – 1614)
LECTURE OVERVIEW
Discover the Middle Ages in Spain through the visions and artworks of El Greco

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El Greco (1541 – 1614) was the most unusual painters of the 16^th century. He developed a unique style of painting that became extremely popular with the church going Catholics of Spain, especially in Toledo.

El Greco could capture the “rapture” of faith in the eyes of his subjects like no other painter of his time. He was a master draftsman whose paintings combine courtly elegance with religious fervor. He intentionally distorted forms to emphasize the spiritual quality of a figure or event. His saints are ghostly creations of his imagination and his portraits of noblemen are elegant and realistic.

Through the study of El Greco, one discovers the historical and cultural foundations of Spain during its Middle Ages.

THE SPANISH MASTERS are a series of  Educational and Introspective lectures highlighted with a multi-media slide show.

These lectures benefit both students and lovers of Spanish art, history and culture. 

• Classes  are 3 hours in length - with a 15 minute break in the middle.
• Classes are 20 euros per person - payable on the day
• Classes are non-refundable
• Class notes are prepared on paper so that students can follow the lecture and slides.

FINE ARTS VALENCIA TRIP * SUNDAY, 30th MARCH * REGISTER NOW

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INCLUDES:

• Guided PhotoWalk of the old town
• Self-exploration of the National Ceramics Museum
• Guided tour of the Fine Arts Museum with focus on the art works of Valencian master artist * Sorolla

* See PhotoWalk February 2014 pics... HERE

* REGISTER NOW - this trip needs 7 people

DEPARTURE:  9:30AM * Benitachell, Javea, Ondara

ARRIVAL VALENCIA: 10:30am = exit van and go for coffee and rest room

11:00am - PhotoWalk & Tour the old town on route to the National Ceramics Museum.
This was a stately palace in its day - el Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas and the owners were into collecting anything fancy and delightful. The Palace is a treat to the eye and a great place for art students and photographers - photography without flash was allowed.

12:30pm - Coffee, snack and rest room break

1:00pm - PhotoWalk back through old town to the fabulous Fine Arts Museum and browse their collection of Joaquín Sorolla's paintings.

Here is housed much of Sorolla's student and early works showcases his obvious incredible mastery of vision as a young age. Again, photography without flash was allowed.

3:00pm - Reservation - Then for a perfect late lunch menu at O'Peregrino restaurant - Healthy Menu 14 euros - coffee 1.50 euros and sparking water 1,80 euros. Wine and bread free :)

TRIP FEE - based on 7 people - includes van, driver, tolls, gas, parking, photo lessons and artist guide to Sorolla = 45 euros

** (LUNCH AND OTHER FOOD AND DRINKS NOT INCLUDED)
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION

If we get 7 people - then DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT