The Golden Century of Dutch Painting: Genre Painting

Description

LECTURE BY MIROSLAV KINDL Genre painting depicting everyday life is one of the most characteristic expressions of Dutch art in the 17th century. The lecture will focus on paintings of households, inns, festivities, and rural settings, as well as their relationship to the art market, moral meanings, and audience taste. Artists such as Frans Hals, Adriaen Brouwer, Judith Leyster, and Jan Miense Molenaer will be introduced, along with the transformation of the genre from Mannerism to early Baroque.

Highlights

• Lecture by Miroslav Kindl
• Focus on 17th-century Dutch genre painting
• Explore works by artists like Frans Hals and Judith Leyster

General Information

This lecture will delve into the significance of genre painting in Dutch art, highlighting everyday life scenes from the 17th century. Attendees will learn about the evolution of this art form and its impact on the art market and audience preferences.

Location

Václavské nám. 4, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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