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LECTURE AT PARADOR JAVEA ON VELAZQUEZ

Excellent gathering of Anglo-Spanish Society members to be enlightened by the brilliant artworks of the Spanish Master artist - Diego Velazquez.

Thank you to Keith Hyde for arranging this event and for hiring me to lecture. I am always delighted to share my knowledge and my love of these works of art.

There were approximately 60 fine folks at the lecture and a few of my "fans" hung around for this lovely group shot.

Discover the Art & Philosophy of Velázquez the Most Important Painter of the Golden Age

MONDAY, 7th MARCH - 2016

11:00

Velázquez
(1599 - 1660)

Discover How the Art & Philosophy of Velázquez
Shaped the Outlook of Spain and the World

Hailed as Spain's "Greatest Baroque Artist and the Most Important Painter of the Golden Age"

Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez was born in Seville on June 6, 1599, the oldest of six children; both his parents were from the minor nobility.

As a student of art, Velázquez absorbed and blended the most popular contemporaneous styles of painting, derived, in part, from both Flemish and Italian realism.

As a master painter, Velázquez became an innovator of perspective, the rounded form, lighting and realism.

He also became the curator of the Prado Museum in Madrid and we can today thank this genius for his knowledge of great art and his purchases he made on behalf of the museum and King Philip 1V.

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EL GRECO * THE FILM

DATE: FRIDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2016

Film Type - Historical / Biography / Drama

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An epic tale of an uncompromising artist and fighter for freedom, Domenicos Theotokopoulos, known to the world as «El Greco».

This historical story takes place in the 16th century, where El Greco's search for freedom, and love, ranges from the courts of Crete and Venice to Toledo in Spain.

In Medieval Spain - he is confronted by his greatest adversary - the Holy Inquisition."

Soundtrack

Main article: El Greco Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

EL GRECO * AN AFTERNOON WITH A REBEL & A GENIUS

El Greco's art is so enigmatic and different from that of his contemporaries.

He had the forsight to blend a synthesis of the art from Byzantine culture together with Western elements of visual communications.

His art spoke to the many different cultures and citizens of all social levels.

His artwork also is a reflection of his emotional struggles with married life, parenthood and the prevailing midieval social structure of authority.

El Greco reaches out to us with messages and insights that keep us engaged and enlightened.

LECTURE & SLIDESHOW - approx 90 minutes

TIME: 12:00

DAY: TUESDAY 26TH, JANUARY 2016

LOCATIONS: Darocas Studios in Benitachell

FEE: 10 euros - includes beverage

MAX ROOM SIZE: 10 persons

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- DEAR KARLA -

"The lecture on El Greco was just as amazing .

I know little of this painter but you certainly brought him to life in your informative and lively lecture.

I look forward to adding to my knowledge

of Spanish Masters as I attend other lectures.

Keep up the good work Karla.

You are certainly making a great contribution to our cultural life and understanding of Spain."

Lorna Ainsworth - Javea

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AN EVENING WITH VELAZQUEZ * ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ARTISTS IN HISTORY

MONDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER, 2015

18:00 - 6:PM

Velázquez

(1599 - 1660)

LECTURE & SLIDESHOW OVERVIEW

Discover The Early Spanish Period

through the visions and artworks of Velázquez

Hailed as Spain's "Greatest Baroque Artist and the Most Important Painter of the Golden Age"

Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez was born in Seville on June 6, 1599, the oldest of six children; both his parents were from the minor nobility.

As a student of art, Velázquez absorbed and blended the most popular contemporaneous styles of painting, derived, in part, from both Flemish and Italian realism.

As a master painter, Velázquez became an innovator of perspective, the rounded form, lighting and realism. He also became the curator of the Prado Museum in Madrid and we can today thank this genius for his knowledge of great art and his purchases he made on behalf of the museum and King Philip 1V.

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SOROLLA LECTURE REVIEW IN COSTA BLANCA NEWS

I had a fun time giving my Sorolla Fine Arts Lecture

to the Anglo-Spanish Association the other week.

Today - I find myself in the news...

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SOROLLA LECTURE AT PARADOR FOR ANGLO-SPANISH ASSOCIATION

Over 60 members and guests of the Anglo-Spanish Association turned up to listen to my lecture on the Life, Times and Artworks of Joaquín Sorolla.

Everyone really enjoyed it but I went on a bit long which left me rushed at the end. I was only asked to do the first half of Sorolla's life and focus on his works that were done in Javea during his holiday breaks.

As it turned out, the committee had made reservations to take me and their club members to dinner at a fine restaurant at the beach. Very nice indeed.

I was able to empty my brain and eat!

XATIVA ART LOVERS TRIP - MAY 17, 2015

First SpainLifestyle Art Lovers Trip to Xativa. We had a super great adventure and everyone was really a joy to be involved with. I hope we can return next year. KD.

ART TRIP VALENCIA * APRIL 2015

Date: Sunday - 26th April
Cost - 40 euros - includes transportation & guidance but does not include any food or drink

TimeTable (rough estimates on times)

9:30 Pick Up - Mas y Mas - Benitachell
9:45 Pick Up - El Paso - Javea

11:15 Arrive Valencia
11:30 - Coffee break

12:00 - the Museum of Fine Arts - Valencia
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