ArtsNational lecture – PICASSO AND THE MODERN BRITISH PAINTING Presented by Paul Chapman

Picasso remains the twentieth century’s single most important artistic figure, a towering genius who changed the face of modern art. His influence on modern British Art is undoubtable, artists like Wyndham Lewis, Ben Nicholson, Henry Moore, Graham Sutherland, Francis Bacon and David Hockney have all been indebted to the works of Picasso. Each one of these artists had an epiphany moment when confronted by Picasso’s work. Throughout the 20th century the shape shifting Spanish artist had an enduring influence on these major British artists. Each artist took from and then adapted Picasso’s work, to create their own unique versions of Modern British Art.

Paul Chapman is an Art Historian and a National Gallery trained guide with many years of experience working in education. Paul has also given talks and tours in Museums and Galleries in the UK and Europe. His book examines the subject of cultural crossovers and appropriations in 20th century painting. Works as a tour guide at the National Gallery and the Longford Castle art collection and is a visiting tutor at Marlborough College and a tutor at MCSS.

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$30 per lecture