Notice: Arts Society Guildford Lecture: Caravaggio: Murderer Or Genius?

Published on: 22 Feb, 2019
Updated on: 17 Feb, 2019

The life and influence of Caravaggio, following the dramatic incidents of his life and exploring how his influence spread, is the topic of a lecture by Julia Musgrave hosted by the Arts Society Guildford on Wednesday, March 13.

Caravaggio’s paintings inspired many artists during his lifetime and would go on to influence many more, from Orazio Gentileschi to Peter Paul Rubens, Gerard van Honthorst and Rembrandt.

Each absorbed a different aspect of his work. His style spread across Europe and gave rise to the international movement known as Caravaggism. Yet for many, he is famed as much for his art as for his criminal record. Was it the violence of his times or his own violent spirit that inspired the dramatic lighting and intense naturalism of his work?

Julia Musgrave’s first degree was in chemical engineering. She went on to become a chartered information systems engineer and IT project manager. In 2008 she decided that life was too short for just one career and decided to become an art historian.

She now has a graduate diploma in the history of art from the Courtauld Institute of Art and an MLitt in Art, Style and Design: Renaissance to Modernism, c.1450 – c.1930 from the University of Glasgow and is currently working towards her PhD. at the University of York. She is a lecturer in art history at the City Literary Institute.

The Arts Society Guildford is for people of all ages and new members are always welcome.

Lectures take place at Onslow Village Hall, Wilderness Road, GU2 7QR. Doors open at 7.30pm for 8pm.

Tickets cost £10 (full time students £3), available at the door, or in advance from Guildford Tourist office – telephone 01483 444333 or email tic@guildford.gov.uk.

For more information on the Arts Society Guildford, call Sian on 07836 550355 or email guildford@theartssociety.org.