Living in Peculiar Times: Art and Architecture in the Victorian Era

The Victorian Era was a peculiar time to live in. The social-political backdrop and the life and reign of Queen Victoria had a major impact on the art and architecture of this period. The Industrial Revolution required architects to rethink their designs and adapt them to the needs of the people who were finding it difficult to survive. This two-part lecture will give us a look at the art and architectural movements of the time, including the Gothic Revival period, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and the Arts and Crafts movement, as well as some of the more peculiar designs of the period, such as hair sculptures and poisonous wallpaper.

Eleanor Schrader, MA, is an award-winning educator, lecturer, and author. She lectures worldwide on art and architectural history and leads art and architecture tours throughout the world.  She has been named a Distinguished Instructor at UCLA Extension, where she teaches history of architecture, interior design, furniture, and decorative arts. Schrader is also Professor Emeritus of Art and Architectural History at Santa Monica College. She has done graduate work in fine and decorative arts at Sotheby's Institute in London and New York.  She has served as a Design Review Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the John Lautner Foundation.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people 50 and older seeking intellectual stimulation through university level courses (without the pressure of grades) for the sake of learning and social engagement.

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