LECTURE 1 "Models and Artists at the Royal Academy"
More than Muses: Women in 18th&19th c. British Art
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1h 5m
Dr. Meghan Callahan
In 1766, Angelica Kauffman arrived in London to great acclaim. She was already known for her prowess in painting, and would add a new twist to history painting by focusing on the women as the heroines. In this class we will explore the ways in which Angelica Kauffman was influenced by earlier women artists and championed new female painters.
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