History of Art and Architecture

Unless otherwise stated, monthly meetings take place on the 1st Tuesday of the month, 2.00 – 3.30pm, in the Small Hall at The Ash Centre.

This friendly group meets each month for a presentation on topics which range widely across the subject. Occasionally we have a guest speaker, but most talks are researched and prepared by members, although there is no requirement to do so; you will be made very welcome if you simply wish to look at beautiful pictures, listen to the talks and perhaps ask the occasional question.
Recent topics have included paintings by Constable, Degas and Munch and the architecture of Reading and of the Lovelace Village, East Horsley as well as more general talks on ‘Japonisme’ and Venetian art and architecture. A talk by the Curator of the newly restored Watts Gallery was followed by a visit to this well-known Arts & Crafts building in Compton.
Click here to see a photo of members admiring the Kendrick Memorial Monument in St Mary’s Church, Reading
Programme: January - July 2012
Unless otherwise stated, monthly meetings take place on the first Tuesday of the month, 2.00 – 3.30pm, in the Small Hall at The Ash Centre. Visits are marked [V].