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The French Riviera: Seaside Towns and Hilltop Villages with Pamela Morton
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Originally from the US, Pamela has lived in France (Aix-en-Provence and Marseille) for 25 years. Pamela teaches studio art and art history for American university programs in Aix. She trained in art restoration in Italy and has a background in museum work as a curatorial assistant and program director. She is also an artist working in mixed media -- drawing and painting. She attended Bennington College and California College of the Arts. She's worked as the on-site director for a study abroad program and for educational programs including the Smithsonian, Alumni International and Cultural Experiences Abroad. She's taught for Northwestern University, Oberlin College, and the Marchutz School of Art (Aix). As an art historian, Pamela is endlessly fascinated by the local culture, the archaeology, history, and architecture of the region as well as its monuments and museums. As a painter, she is intrigued by the light and colors of this southern realm, the Midi, where so many artists lived and worked. Her two favorite artists from Provence are Cézanne and van Gogh.
Not suitable for children under age 13 (sensitive content).
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
I really enjoyed Pamela Morton's talk about the towns of the Riviera. I've been there but now I can't wait to go back and see all the places I never knew about. She knows so much of the history. It was fascinating.
This is the 4th lecture we have done with Pamela Morton. She is knowledgeable, organized and her photos, maps and slides are great!
I didn't know much about the French Riviera but have always been intrigued about it and now I know it is a place I will be visiting and have a good idea of interesting places and things to see. The speaker did a very good job of presenting the information.
Do you want to take a great trip to the French Riviera? Do a Context Seminar with Pamela Morton. She is great and there’s no jet lag!
I enjoyed this presentation very much. Ms. Morton did a great job highlighting the museums, villas and historical buildings of the French Riviera.