Past Event
Friday, September 20, 2013, 10 a.m.
The Lure of the Orient
1450 El Prado, San Diego, 92101
Cost: $8 - $15
Looking at the culture of 19th century Romantic European painters, Roxana Velásquez, will explore "orientalism" and its relation to perceptions of gender, identity, and space. Velásquez will discuss specific works, Biblical stories, and historic passages to further understand how these artists represented the art, people, and customs of the Middle East during this period. Includes a docent-led tour. 619-232-7931.