To celebrate the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci, who died 500 years ago on May 2, 1519, museums around the world are mounting exhibitions and hoping to attract millions of tourists. Two prominent museums in France and Italy are involved in a particularly acrimonious fight over which da Vinci paintings Italy will loan to France.
On Thursday, June 6, the Wilton Library will host an illustrated talk that will consider the historical, political, and nationalistic elements at play in this controversy through a close examination of selected da Vinci paintings in both museums. In so doing we will come to better understand the universality of this Renaissance Genius. The talk will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Our speaker, Judson Scruton M.A (The Johns Hopkins University, The Writing Seminars, specializing in poetry) has taught creative writing and literature at prep schools and universities. In his career as an educator Judson has also directed publications, communications, public relations, and development at a variety of educational institutions in the U.S. and U.K. including the Newberry Library in Chicago. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of English at Fairfield University.
There is no charge, but advance registration is recommended. To register, please click here or call 203-762-6334.
Wilton Library is located at 137 Old Ridgefield Road in Wilton, Conn. For more information, visit wiltonlibrary.org.
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