The Femme Fatales of Art History - An Examination of the Most Famous Paintings of Women

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Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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Visit museums throughout the world that are home to  famous  portraits of women.  A thorough analysis of each work including dimensions, material, year(s) created and an introduction to the artists  will be explained. We will discuss the significance of the work at the time it was created and how the artwork continues to inspire and be part of popular culture. Some examples of these museum treasures include Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli  at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Mona Lisa by  Leonardo Da Vinci at the Louvre in Paris and Girl with a Pearl Earring by  Johannes Vermeer at  Mauritshuis  in the Netherlands. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!