Talks
By the Mark! Alison Wilding RA in conversation with Rosie Cooper
Delve into the creative process of one of Britain's most acclaimed living artists, Alison Wilding RA. In conversation with her will be Rosie Cooper, Director of the Wysing Arts Centre, Bourn.
Art at the heart of Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical studies
Thu 16 May
Jesus College
During the Renaissance, artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci described the heart's workings with a level of accuracy extraordinary for his day. Some of his thinking, developed through drawing, was so advanced that scientists have only recently realised how accurate his analysis really was.
In this talk, hosted by the Intellectual Forum in collaboration with the Jesus College Art Club, heart surgeon and artist Francis Wells will discuss da Vinci's sketches through a contemporary lens.
Accompanying the talk will be an exhibition on the upper floor of Frankopan Hall of da Vinci's anatomical studies, modern photos of dissections mirroring da Vinci's sketches, and Wells' commentary.
Cost: Free of charge
Enquiries and booking
Please note that booking is required for this event.
Enquiries: Intellectual Forum, Jesus College Website Email: if-coordinator@jesus.cam.ac.uk