Evelyn Silver docent with the Nassau County Museum of Art will present a FREE visual lecture “Major Artists Portray Children At Play” on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 2:00pm at the Garden City Public Library located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY. This public program is funded by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Seating and parking is limited and on a first-come basis. No tickets are required. Please, NO busses. For directions phone: (516) 742-8405.
During this 1-hour program significant art movements will be represented including Impressionism, Social Realism, Cubism and Folk Art. Among the 25 artists are: Renoir, Picasso, Matisse, Norman Rockwell, Grandma Moses and Jacob Lawrence. Linked to this artwork are different ways children play in a society which changed from rural to urban (1880–2011). Childhood is a time of excitement, exploration, discovery, freedom and fun. These inspired artists capture this spirit. You will laugh, learn and leave this entertaining program smiling!
