Floral Paintings Through the Centuries

Flowers have been an inspiration to artists for centuries. Martha Chiarchiaro will explore with us the changes in artistic style from the Dutch floral artists of the 17th century, including several outstanding women artists, through the sunflowers of Van Gogh and the irises of Georgia O'Keeffe. The paintings of contemporary floral artists will also be seen.

Martha Chiarchiaro has brought history to life through the art of the times for more than 30 years. She received her Masters degree in the History of Art from Williams College and provides a variety of art history presentations at the Worcester Art Museum, for WISE (the Worcester Institute for Senior Education), libraries, senior centers, and a variety of garden clubs. Martha has also presented topics including American Landscapes, Women Floral Painters, Floral Paintings and Color Theory, and Monet's Gardens at Giverny to members of numerous garden clubs. As noted on her Seeing History website, Martha's specialty presentations related to specific periods, artists, and activities provide an in-depth look at the life and times of people through their art.

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