Art Talks
Program Description:
Art * Talks is our “museum on wheels” for adults. Specially trained volunteer docents come to you and deliver rich presentations on many of the most popular areas of the Art Museum’s collections. These presentations are complete with colorful slides of artworks and additional information and anecdotes about each work. These engaging presentations are participatory, allowing the audience to ask questions and make their own observations.
Offerings:
1. Highlights of the CAM Part 1- A presentation featuring the diversity of the Cincinnati Art Museum’s collection, concentrating on masterpieces in painting, sculpture and other media from the ancient world to Impressionism.
2. Highlights of the CAM Part 2 – A presentation featuring the diversity of the Cincinnati Art Museum’s collection, concentrating on masterpieces in painting, sculpture and other media from Impressionism to the present day
3. Designing Women: Cincinnati’s Dressmakers – Encounter the best in women’s fashion from the late 19th and early 20th century, and learn about Cincinnati women designers who made it happen.
4. The Art of Cincinnati – Celebrate Cincinnati’s rich cultural heritage with this presentation of art from Cincinnati, including works by artists such as John Henry Twachtman, Frank Duveneck, Edward Potthast, Robert Duncanson, Rookwood Potters, and more!
5. Landscapes in Art – For centuries, artists have found great inspiration in the landscape. Discover the variety of ways in which the landscape has been portrayed in art through a wide selection of examples from the Art Museum’s collection. You’ll never see a panoramic vista the same!
6. American Art – Celebrate the artistic legacy of our country by taking a tour of paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from a wide variety of accomplished American artists! Many of works often reflect American history and values, while others create a vision for the future.
7. Gods and Goddesses – Learn about art from various cultures and time periods that examines how polytheistic religions are reflected and expressed in these works.
8. Beauty Has No Age – Examine these exceptional works created by artists in their later years and thoughtful portrayals of older adults in art over the centuries.
9. African American Art – This program provides slides and information about art by African American artists. A variety of media including sculpture, glass, painting and photography will be discussed.
10. Christianity in Art: Explore Christian subjects from our Medieval and Renaissance collections, as well as later renderings of Christian themes in works from around the world.
11. Flowers and More Flowers: Explore how the floral motif has been depicted in art through the ages and from cultures around the globe. Discover the hidden symbols of flowers in art from the Western World, the Middle East, and Asia.
Equipment Needs: None
Recommended For: Everyone
Schedule/Availability: Facilities within the 275 loop or further if discussed with our docent volunteers beforehand. Programs are available Monday-Sunday 11am-4pm and 7-9pm Four to six weeks notice is required to schedule bookings.
