The Connoisseur’s Circle: Paris 1874

Ready to take your appreciation of art to the next level? Then this is the class for you! Organized around a theme, this salon style class will give students a chance to exchange ideas about the art and its makers. Our first salon will be Paris 1874 and will focus on Impressionism. Together we will delve into the events which led to Impressionism and how different artists responded. Students will be invited to share their favorite French Impressionist painting for us to explore. No previous knowledge of art is required, just an enthusiasm for the subject and a willingness to engage with your fellow students. Remember, there are no wrong answers when it comes to talking about art. Please note this class is for students who plan to fully engage in discussion.

Maria Mack D’Amario is an art historian specializing in European decorative arts and the American Gilded Age. A graduate of Denison University, Maria holds a post-graduate diploma in the history of art from the University of Oxford. She also holds an M.A. in the Venetian Renaissance from the University of Warwick in Coventry, United Kingdom. Maria has worked with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Royal Collection Trust and Lots Road Galleries. She has served as trustee and steering committee member of the U.K. Friends of the National Museum of Women in The Arts in Washington, D.C.  Currently, Maria works for the Preservation Society of Newport County.