Art History Reading Group

A relaxed Art History study group you can drop into at the Barbican Library. We talk about the art itself, the people who’ve written about it and how it’s been written into history. The topic for the meet-up is underpinned by a book or recommended reading, but you’re welcome to come and look, listen, talk and learn … even if you don’t get a chance to read it. Contact doransteven1@gmail.com for more info, access to texts or to join the group’s WhatsApp chat.

Saturday 4 July, 11am
Arctic Landscapes in the Victorian Imagination
(reading: Diana Donald, 2010)

Saturday 1 August, 11am
Gothic Architecture: Ruskin's Six Pillars
(reading: Timothy Chandler, 2025)

Saturday 5 September, 11am
Dogs in the time of Rococo
(reading: Jennifer Milam, 2015)

Saturday 3 October, 11am
Clara Peeters: Still Life with Cheeses
(reading: Josyua Bruyn, 1996)

Saturday 7 November, 11am
GF Watts by GK Chesterton: a Symbolist in Surrey
(reading: GK Chesterton, 1904)