Subversive Beauty of European Women Artists, Pt. 1: Anguissola (Re-Air)

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Art history has often focused on the celebrity genius — exceptional men who mark an era — while too often, extraordinary women artists have been overlooked despite their inventiveness, popularity, and resounding triumphs in their era. Often, they faced difficult choices, sacrificing in their personal lives or career options. The battle of cultural and professional restrictions often squashed their artistic legacies; even the most admired and accomplished fell into obscurity upon their death, no matter the successes they achieved while living. Now, historical women artists are enjoying a renaissance. In light of two major museum exhibitions this fall celebrating these European women at the MFA in Boston and the Baltimore Museum of Art, it's time to resuscitate and celebrate the art careers of superstar historical women artists.

Join New York Adventure Club for a four-part series that explores how European women artists between 1550-1850 had to navigate societal expectations with their drive to be recognized as professionals. In Part One, we focus on Sophonisba Anguissola. Linking Michelangelo, the Medici, the Court of Spain, and Anthony van Dyke, Italian Renaissance painter Anguissola was the first woman to become an international celebrity artist — one who cleverly used societal restrictions to shape her own image, then leveraged her prodigious skill with witty, warm, and gentle-warrior energy.

Led by Art Historian Rena Tobey, our artistic deep dive will include:

• An exploration of how artistic styles of the Renaissance migrated from artist to artist, place to place
• An understanding of the role of self-portraits in Anguissola’s portfolio
• An analysis of how Anguissola used intimate family images to reveal everyday life for women in the 1500s
• A consideration of the complications of a woman artist’s life at court
• A discussion of how Anguissola broke all the rules for noble women and was celebrated for her daring
• The story of how she generously mentored new generations of nobles and artists alike
• An appreciation of her career success that brought the art world to her

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Subversive Beauty of European Women Artists Series
Part 1: Anguissola (Friday, January 2 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 2: Gentileschi (Friday, January 9 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 3: French Phenoms (Friday, January 16 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 4: Bonheur (Friday, January 23 @ 5:30pm ET)

About Rena
Rena Tobey is an American art historian whose passion centers on making art accessible, insightful, and fun. She has taught at NYU's School for Professional Studies and Southern Connecticut State University. Rena conducts lively, interactive tours of New York City's museum collections, now online. Her research and writing centers on American women artists working before 1945, with particular interest in the challenges they faced in bucking societal norms.

Testimonials
"Liked the way Rena took us into the culture of Sophronisba’s world to show how extraordinary her work and status were for that time. Yet another brilliant presentation from Rena, so informative, so well illustrated. Really looking forward to the rest of the series" -Linde
"Rena Tobey is an extremely knowledgeable art historian and her enthusiasm for her subjects is incomparable. Eagerly awaiting the next presentation by her." -Ida
"I learned about a very important female artist I knew nothing about" -Angella
"Rena Tobey is a dynamic lecturer who brings solid content to her talks, with a soupcon of humor as well! She is a pleasure to listen to, learn from. I like this lecturer well enough that I took a chance on a series (of 4) whose subjects I am quite unfamiliar with--and might not otherwise be drawn to had I not known that it would be Rena teaching me about them. So far it has paid off!" -Lisa
"I will take any class offered by Rena Tobey!" -Carmen
"RENA. She understands how to "teach" her suject matter. She encourages participation through the chat and acknowledges that participation. She conveys her love of what she's teaching." -Karen
"Speaker was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic." -Colleen
"Well organized, great visuals, complete" -Leon
"Excellent presenter, great pace, extremely interesting. Best virtual speaker I've ever experienced." -Bonnie
"Rena is GREAT...the subject matter was new to me, also interesting and informative in a number of ways. The scholarly part of Rena's talks is impressive and her manner of presenting is so engaging, lively, and full of passion." -Cheryl
"Awesome content and visuals! Great presentation skills and energy." -Karen
"The content is so well-organized, and the subject matter covered with depth and insight. Gorgeous paintings and an intelligent, enthusiastic presenter - what could be better? Rena is a fantastic presenter; intelligent, fun, entirely knowledgeable - and I entirely appreciate how she connects ideas throughout the presentation. Paintings selected are just gorgeous - just a great way to spend time!" -Maureen
"Rena Tobey is the best! Knowledgeable and engaging, and I learn a bunch every time." -Francine
"I enjoyed learning about a lesser-known woman artist." -Jennifer
"Rena's presentations are lively, documented and she has an ability to embark that makes them captivating" -Pascale
"Rena is a treasure! She could talk about anything and I'd listen. And the subject was new to me and very interesting." -Susan
"Learning of artist I did not know with the explanations why she could not sign her work, accept $ and of the clothes" -Margaret
"Presenter is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic" -Susan
"In depth and playful content and delivery. Good response to chat questions. Will look forward to Artemisia Gentileschi event." -Juliet

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