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The World On A Table: The Dutch Still Life with Sabry Amroussi
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In this dynamic conversation, art history expert, Sabry Amroussi will not only showcase, but decipher, some of the most famous works of the Dutch still life genre, introducing viewers to artists and creations that are key to any art lover's repertoire of knowledge. You will learn how paintings that depict "just" tables, fruits, vegetables, and household goods are actually full of symbolism and show the very best that Dutch art has to offer. Discover how vases of beautiful flowers and overstuffed tables tell the story of Dutch culture of the 17th century. Learn about the most famous artists of this period, and of the social and cultural trends that influenced their creations. An Amsterdam native himself, Sabry Amroussi will share quirky detail and absolute masterpieces to give you an unrivaled lesson of this quintessentially Dutch genre.
Sabry Amroussi is an art historian and writer living and working in Amsterdam. He specializes in the art of the Dutch Golden Age, mainly in the works of Rembrandt and his school, and has a keen interest in the Jewish history of Amsterdam. He lectures and teaches on both subjects and gives art historical tours all across Europe. As a true omnivore when it comes to art, culture, and even cuisine, he has worked with and for major museums and collectors, such as the LACMA, Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum and the P de Boer collection in Amsterdam. As a guide for Context, he is eager to share this knowledge in real life, always with a big scoop of humor, ofter intermingling art with social life, cuisine, and history.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
Fabulous as expected. So much information. Ill never look at still life's the same way again.
Sabry never fails to conjure up the magic of the paintings he talks about, whether from the Dutch Golden Age or contemporary art. This talk was fascinating - and we thought the paintings were only about flowers, fruit and food...
Sabry Amroussi's presentation is, as usual, brilliant and enriching.
I can’t tell you , because I was in the other class , with Vatican and tercer reich, but I heard was excellent. It was a pity, I hope I get the record and listen to it.
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