Janet Mandel, art educator, will share her knowledge of Edward Hopper and his paintings. Free program. Registration required for Zoom link. Made possible by the collaboration of the MAIN Libraries.
A roadside gas pump, a nondescript diner, a bleak hotel room—Edward Hopper had a
remarkable ability to invest the most ordinary scene with intense mystery and emotional depth.
He created enigmatic narratives that are not easily unraveled. His vision lingered on uncanny
depictions of New England towns, New York City architecture, and simple, stark, yet intimate
interpretations of American life. Exact time and place always seem arrested. He created more
than 800 paintings, watercolors, and prints, as well as numerous drawings and illustrations. This
talk will reveal why so many claim Hopper to be the supreme American realist of the 20th
Century.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | College Age | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Presentation/Lecture | Educational |
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