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Institute of Continuing Education: Undergraduate Virtual Open Day
Looking to pursue your love of learning, take the next step in your career or take your first steps along a new career path? Join us for our upcoming Undergraduate Virtual Open Day on 21st May, where we’ll delve into the world of undergraduate study at the Institute of Continuing Education
Garden History Lecture with Dr Twigs Way - Art and the History of Plants & Gardens
Fri 10 June 2016
Botanic Garden
Picturing Paradise or Paradise in Pictures?
From still-life to ‘portraits of place’, to places on plates, via Redouté and Monet, plants and gardens appear everywhere in paintings, on decorative china, and even on fans and dresses; whilst in turn sculpture and art objects appear in gardens. This session, led by Dr Twigs Way, will examine this interplay looking at the manner in which gardens and plants are portrayed in art, introducing the close relationship between some artist gardeners, and highlighting the way in which art forms have often been ‘placed’ in gardens and even used to make gardens.
Cost: £35
Enquiries and booking
Please note that booking is required for this event.
Enquiries: Education Office Website Email: education@botanic.cam.ac.uk Telephone: 01223 331875