
Symbolism and Iconography in Flower still lives
Mon, Oct 14
|New York online live & replay
Learn about the iconography used in flower still life paintings and the enjoyment of finding elements to complement your search for meaning.


Time & Location
Oct 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
New York online live & replay
About the Event
After becoming an independent republic in 1581, the Dutch developed into one of the most successful seafaring nations, with a network of worldwide trade that brought extraordinary riches. New technologies, ideas, plants, and animals were introduced into Europe, with much of it coming through Dutch ports. It brought about a frenzy of trade and collecting, with people eager to own and display the latest novelties, including the beautiful flowers that grace the canvases in some of the works you will discover in this fascinating course with art historian and educator Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff.
In the first session, you will focus on the taxonomy of flowers and the rise of a widespread interest in gardening and the cultivation of exotic flowers during the Age of Exploration, when interest in trying to order, define, and classify new objects, artifacts, and species in Collector’s Cabinets skyrocketed. The development of flower still life painting as…
This is a live, virtual course hosted by Roundtable, which includes interactive opportunities and post-course recordings available for all course participants. You will be taken to the Roundtable website to book.