The Arts in a Time of Transition The seminar will examine the period 1880-1920 in art, literature and music. The extraordinary pace of change during this time was both confusing and exciting. Few would dispute that the most vital developments, from an artistic point of view, took place in France, Austria, Russia and America and the seminar will focus on works produced in these countries. It was during this period that the accepted modes of art were questioned for the first time. This conscious and decisive break with tradition would result in the birth of modernism.
Dates: Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st March 2010 Book your place here now View brochure here ObjectiveParticipants will have the opportunity to discuss if history is the catalyst for movement in these art forms and hence understand better where we find ourselves now. We will see to what extent the roots of our contemporary culture are contained in the events of this period. SpeakersMarie HanlonMarie Hanlon was born in Kilkenny and studied English and Art History at University College Dublin from 1972 to 1976. Since 1991 she has exhibited in numerous exhibitions both in Ireland and abroad. Recent solo exhibitions include Estate Yard Castlecomer, Kilkenny Arts festival, The Fenderskey Gallery, Belfast 2008. The Rubicon Gallery Dublin and Eigse Carlow, 2009. She collaborated with composer Rhona Clarke, producing a digital projection for Clarke’s String Quarted ‘Pas de Quatre’. Concerts were held at Solstice Art Centre, Navan, The Arts Centre, Roscommon and the Kenny Gallery, Galway. Marie lives and works in Dublin. She is represented by the Rubicon Gallery. Rhona ClarkeRhona Clarke was born in Dublin. She studied music at University College, Dublin, pursued composition studies with John Buckley and James Wilson, and completed a PhD at Queen’s University, Belfast under the supervision of Michael Alcorn. Her output includes choral, chamber, orchestral and electronic works. She has received commissions from RTÉ, the Cork International Choral Festival, Music Network and the National Concert Hall. Her work has been performed and broadcast throughout Ireland and at several European music festivals. Rhona is a lecturer in music in St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, and a guest lecturer at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. In 2005 she was elected to Aosdána, Ireland’s state-sponsored academy of creative artists. Maura FarrellMaura Farrell MA, MSc in Education was born in Cavan and studied in University College Dublin. She has been involved in education for over 25 years. She has taught history at all levels and worked as a Deputy Principal and Principal in Rosemont secondary school. She is working with third level history students in a supervisory and tutoring position and has co-authored a 2nd level history text book. She is currently pursuing a PhD in education. Anne GormleyAnne Gormley was born in Offaly and studied English and Irish at Trinity College, Dublin. She has been teaching English for over twenty years in Dublin and Limerick. She is currently teaching in Laurel Hill School, Limerick. She has been Assistant Examiner for the Department of Education and Science. Author of several books including New Awakenings and Less Stress More Success for English Higher and Ordinary Level, she is a regular adviser on writing skills, exam techniques and revision planning in both local and national media. Seminar OutlineSaturday 20th March10.30am - Registration & Coffee 11.00am - France & Russia: Major Events in Art & Music 1880-1920 12.30pm - Discussion 1.15pm - Dinner 2.30pm - Austria & America: Major Events in Art & Music 1880-1920 4.00pm - Coffee 4.15pm - Discussion 5.00pm - Historical Context Sunday 21st March10.30am - Registration & Coffee 11.00am - American & English Writers 1880-1920 11.45am - Workshop 1.15pm - Dinner 2.30pm - Russian Writers 1880–1920 3.15pm - Workshop 4.00pm - Summary & Conclusion Participants may like to read a short story by some of the following authors:Russian: Anton Chekov, Leo Tolstoy American: William Faulkner, John Steinbeck English: Virginia Woolf, George Orwell Mass will be celebrated in the Lismullin Oratory on Sunday 21st at 10.00 am. All are welcome to attend.Dates & Seminar FeeThe seminar will begin at 10.30am on Saturday 20th March. Each day is a unit in itself but attendance at the full seminar will give participants the opportunity to consider the inter-connection between historical events and culture. The fee for the seminar is €100 for the two days or €60 per day. |
