The Magic of Patterns – Arts Society Talk

1 MARCH 2022

2.00pm – 3.30pm

From the Alhambra to William Morris, patterns can be gorgeous, yet pattern has often been dismissed as “mere ornament” in comparison with painting. We will discover what a mistaken view that is as we look at the ideas that inspired some of the great pattern inventors and traditions from around the world. We’ll see that whilst some glorious effects depend on very simple patterning procedures, others can be wonderfully clever, as we watch patterns evolving across the screen in beautiful animations.

David studied History at Oxford, and from 1968-82 worked for Nottingham Castle Museum. From 1982-98, he lectured in Museum Studies and Art History at University of Manchester and has published a book about museum practice with Manchester University Press, Exhibiting Authenticity (1997).

PRESENTED BY DAVID PHILLIPS

Talks in the Fittleworth Village Hall at 2:00pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Visitors are welcome to join our Talks at a price of £5 each visit.