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Spotlight on Modigliani: A Modern Artist's Life in Paris with Dr. Jennie Hirsh
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In addition to considering Modigliani's working practice as well as his relationships with his Parisian peers, we will look at the artist's drawings, paintings, and sculptures in light of his Sephardic Jewish Heritage and multi-cultural influences on his art –– a well as his tumultuous lifestyle in Montmartre and then Montparnasse.
Led by an expert on modern and contemporary art, Jennie Hirsh, this interactive seminar will not only explore the highlights of Modigliani's oeuvre but also review recent exhibitions focused on the artist. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased desire to see Modigliani's paintings in various collections across the globe.
** Please note, this seminar is a revised and updated version of the previously titled Modigliani, Modernity, and Montparnasse with Dr. Jennie Hirsh
Jennie Hirsh (Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College) is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Maryland Institute College of Art. She has held postdoctoral fellowships at Princeton and Columbia Universities, as well as pre-doctoral fellowships from the Mrs. Giles Whiting Foundation, the U.S. Fulbright Commission, the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, and the Wolfsonian FIU. Hirsh has authored essays on artists including Giorgio de Chirico, Giorgio Morandi, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Yinka Shonibare, and Regina Silveira, and is co-editor, with Isabelle Wallace, of Contemporary Art and Classical Myth (Ashgate 2011).
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
Jennie enthusiastically brought the works of Modigliani to us with her usual verve - great to connect it to the current show at the Barnes.
Jennie's seminar was terrific, as always, so well presented and organized and filled with wonderful visuals. I am familiar with Modigliani's work but knew very little about his personal life and what influenced him as an artist. Jennie's seminar made a big difference in how I will now view his work.
Jennie did a great presentation. I liked learning about Modigliani's influences and seeing them reflected in his work. He was a sad story. Too bad he died so young.
Dr. Hirsh demonstrates a good understanding of the artist’s work and stylistic progression.
This is my third seminar with Dr. Jennie Hirsh and all have been unfailingly great. This one on Modigliani was especially interesting as Dr. Hirsh set the scenario for each portion of Modigliani's developmental stages and influences. Plus, the descriptions and images of his artwork were fascinating enlightening. Much more than you can ever get from just viewing the art. I would give this experience the highest rating.