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Henry VIII And The Art Of Majesty

Saturday, 21 Sep 2019 @ 10:00 AM Past Event
Henry VIII And The Art of Majesty
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Luxurious, beautiful, and portable, tapestry was the pre-eminent art form of the Tudor court. Henry VIII (1491 – 1547) amassed an unrivaled collection over the course of his reign. In this lecture, tapestry scholar Thomas P. Campbell, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, will weave the history of this magnificent collection into the life of its owner. Now largely dispersed or destroyed, Campbell will reassemble Henry’s extensive inventory and reveal how, through tapestry, Henry identified himself with historic, religious, and mythological figures, putting England in dialogue―and competition―with the leading courts of Early Modern Europe while promoting his own religious and political agendas at home. He will also shed light on Tudor political and artistic culture and the court’s response to Renaissance aesthetic ideals, and challenge the predominantly text-driven histories of the period to offer a fresh perspective on the life of Henry VIII.

Admission: Free for current members of the TAC; $5 for students and members of FAMSF; $10 General Admission. Cash or checks only.
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