Upcoming Lectures
2024
Thursday, July 25, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Mineola Memorial Library
Survey the art of Romanticism with art historian Jay Schuck. Examine the major themes of the early 19th-century movement through the artwork of Theodore Gericault, Caspar David Friedrich, Francisco Goya, and more.
Virtual Art Around the World: The Mauritshuis
Tuesday, August 6, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Somerset County Library System of New Jersey
Take a trip to The Hague with art historian Jay Schuck as he leads a virtual tour through the galleries of The Mauritshuis.
Art Around the World: The Mauritshuis
Thursday, August 8, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Half Hollow Hills Memorial Library - Dix Hills
Take a trip to The Hague with art historian Jay Schuck as he leads a virtual tour through the galleries of The Mauritshuis.
Tuesday, August 13, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Vincent Van Gogh was a 19th century, Post-Impressionist artist who lived a productive, but troubled, life. In just ten years he produced over 2,000 oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings. Learn more about Van Gogh's artwork, inspirations, and life during this informative art talk presented by Jay Schuck.
Wednesday, August 14, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
East Islip Public Library
Explore the life and work of one of the leading artists of the Dutch Golden Age of Painting, Johannes Vermeer, with art historian Jay Schuck. Artwork to be examined include the Milkmaid, Girl with a Pearl Earring, the View of Delft, and more.
Virtual How to Look: Impressionism
Tuesday, August 20, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Connetquot Public Library
Survey the art of late 19th century Paris with art historian, Jay Schuck. Examine the major themes and styles of Impressionism through the artwork of Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and more.
How to Look: The Dutch Golden Age of Painting
Tuesday, August 27, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Northport-East Northport Public Library - Northport
Survey the art of the 17th century Dutch Republic with art historian, Jay Schuck. Explore the different genres of painting through the works of Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, Jacob van Ruisdael and more in this informative art history lecture.
Thursday, September 12, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Kemmerer Library - Harding Township
Explore the life and work of the Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli with art historian Jay Schuck. Artwork to be examined include the Primavera, Birth of Venus, Mystical Nativity, and more.
Tuesday, September 17, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Patchogue-Medford Library - Medford
Survey the art of late 19th century Paris with art historian, Jay Schuck. Examine the major themes and styles of Impressionism through the artwork of Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and more.
Art Talk: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Thursday, October 3, from 5:15 - 6:45 PM
Amagansett Free Library
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, a leading Italian sculptor of the Baroque period, pioneered a style that revolutionized 17th century Rome. Learn about his life and work in this engaging lecture presented by art historian Jay Schuck.
Art Talk: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Part 2
Thursday, October 10, from 5:15 - 6:45 PM
Amagansett Free Library
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, a leading Italian sculptor of the Baroque period, pioneered a style that revolutionized 17th century Rome. In this lecture, examine the artist's paintings, public monuments and late sculptural works with art historian Jay Schuck
Virtual Art Talk: Leonardo da Vinci
Thursday, October 24, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Kemmerer Library - Harding Township
Join us for an engaging conversation with art historian Jay Schuck, as he discusses Leonardo da Vinci's artistic theories and practices in relation to the conditions of his time. Works to be examined include the Virgin of the Rock, the Last Supper, the Mona Lisa, and more.