Lecturer: Sarah Burles

Throughout the history of art particular places at particular times have inspired intense periods of creativity. From the late 19th century, Cornwall became a focus for a number of artists who challenged conventions, beginning with the artists’colonies at Newlyn and then Lamorna.

In the 20th century, St Ives was home to British modernists such as Bernard Leach, Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson who in turn inspired and were challenged by a younger generation of avant-garde artists that included Peter Lanyon, Roger Hilton, Patrick Heron and Wilhelmina Barns-Graham. This study day will look at the work of these artists and others who lived and worked in Cornwall from the 1880s to the 1970s and explore their artistic influences, relationships and legacy.

Lecture 1 - The Newlyn School
Lecture 2 - From Lamorna to St Ives
Lecture 3 - The Triumph of St Ives 1945-1975

Sarah Burles, Cambridge Art Tours www.cambridgearttours.co.uk