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SUMMARY:Lecture: The History That Inspired Homer
DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about the inspirations behind the Winslow Homer’s works featured in the Winslow Homer: Painter\, Etcher exhibit? Join the South Portland Historical Society’s Seth Goldstein as he shares information about the maritime culture and historic events that fascinated Homer and led him to paint some of his most iconic works. This illustrated presentation will address topics such as the hazards of the historic North Atlantic fishery and the Civil War and how they are portrayed in Homer’s compositions \n\n\n\nBio: Seth Goldstein grew up on Cape Cod where he developed his passion for maritime history. He received his bachelor’s degree in European History from the University of California at Santa Cruz and his master’s degree in World History from Northeastern University. Seth has taught at the University of New England\, Southern Maine Community College and the Maine College of Art and Design. He is affiliated with the Atlantic Black Box Project\, a Portland-based nonprofit dedicated to researching and sharing New England’s marginalized history. Seth’s research and writing has been featured in exhibits at the Maine Historical Society\, Portland Museum of Art and Maine Maritime Museum. He is currently the Development and Museum Director for the South Portland Historical Society.
URL:https://www.portlandmuseum.org/event/lecture-the-history-that-inspired-homer-2/
LOCATION:Bernard Osher Foundation Auditorium\, 7 Congress Square\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Third Thursday Event
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