The capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is a lively city with a rich cultural heritage. This Neighbourhood Workshop will begin with an historical survey of Barcelona in which we trace its origins in Roman times when it was known as Barcino through to the present. This will provide the framework for the talks that follow on the art and architecture of Barcelona. We will consider the city's influence on painters including Ramon Casas, Joan Miro and Pablo Picasso. We will also examine in detail the architectural movement known as Catalan Modernism, and the life and work of its best known exponent, Antoni Gaudi.
Our home for the day will be the stunning surroundings of Pennard House, a Grade II listed manor house nestled in the idyllic Somerset countryside. The friendly team at Pennard will ensure you are well looked after throughout your visit with a beautiful 2-course lunch and refreshments, not to mention a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
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Angie has a first class honours degree in Art History and a Phd in Cultural History from the Warburg Institute (London University). She is an experienced lecturer; she taught for more than a decade in higher education and is an accredited lecturer for the Arts Society. Angie has published many articles and a number of books including A Timeline of Art History and most recently, a volume for the Oxford Historical Society on the building accounts of Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
Click here to find out more about Angie Smith and find out more about her upcoming courses
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Pennard House is a Grade II listed Manor House with a homely feel. There are grand reception rooms, luxury bedrooms and a converted Coach House event venue ideal for all manner of parties. All set in 4 acres of lush gardens and surrounded by 180 acres of meadows, woodlands and apple orchards. There’s a croquet lawn, tipis in the garden and even a freshwater swimming lake. At Pennard they have the makings for the perfect event in a quintessentially English setting.
There is free parking on site.
The postcode is BA4 6TP
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Pen & paper if you wish to take notes, and an open mind!
