What if works of art had more stories to tell than we realise? From November 2026 to March 2027, the MJC in Cavaillon is hosting a series of four art history lectures led by Rosalind Archer. Portraits, landscapes, photography and symbols of love: four opportunities to look at art from a fresh perspective and discover what works of art reveal about the societies and periods in which they were created.
Why is a portrait so much more than a likeness? What can painted landscapes tell us? How did photography change the way we see the world? And what do the flowers, glances and clothing depicted in so many paintings really mean?
Across four lectures, Rosalind Archer invites you to take a closer look at works of art. Behind every detail lie stories of power, society, beauty and love. An engaging and accessible introduction to art history, with no specialist knowledge required.
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From portraiture to photography, through landscape painting and the symbols of seduction, each lecture explores a different aspect of art history.
Saturday 7 November 2026 · 3 pm to 4.15 pm
From depictions of deities and royal portraits to artists' faces and today's selfies, discover how portraiture has evolved over the centuries. Far more than a simple likeness, a portrait can reveal a person's identity, social standing and the conventions of an entire era.
Book this lectureSaturday 5 December 2026 · 3 pm to 4.15 pm
Is a landscape simply a backdrop? From untamed moorlands to valleys opening onto the sea, painters have captured nature, places and the marks left by human activity. Discover how art also shapes the way we see the world around us.
Book this lectureSaturday 13 February 2027 · 3 pm to 4.15 pm
In the 19th century, the invention of photography profoundly changed how we represented the world. Faces, landscapes and fleeting moments of everyday life could suddenly be captured and preserved. How did this invention transform art and our relationship with reality?
With Rosalind Archer and Charly Grosse.
Book this lectureSaturday 13 March 2027 · 3 pm to 4.15 pm
A bouquet of flowers, an exchanged glance, a carefully chosen dress... In works of art, even the smallest detail can carry meaning! This lecture explores the symbols of love and seduction and what they reveal about relationships between men and women throughout history.
Book this lectureMJC de Cavaillon
157 avenue Général de Gaulle
84300 Cavaillon
On the scheduled Saturdays
3 pm to 4.15 pm
€8 per lecture
Practical information on Art history lectures at the MJC in Cavaillon
Opening times and periods
From 07/11/2026 to 13/03/2027 daily.
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One price : 8 €.
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