From decoration to documentation, from hellscape to paradise, from idyll to stormy landscape, from illusion to reality, from mythical worlds to reality, with influences from Italy to England. In the development of landscape painting, there is a complicated succession and juxtaposition, but also some striking milestones. Through a historical journey from antiquity to the present day, we not only gain a deeper understanding of the artistic representation of nature, but also of the cultural and social developments that have influenced landscape painting over time. The history and development of landscape painting will be outlined in the lecture and explained using well-known works as well as examples from the exhibition.

Lecture: Astrid Uthmann-Rothkötter
Location: Stadtmuseum Meppen
Time: 7 p.m.
Admission: €6 (box office)
Registration: phone 05931 153 278, e-mail s.lorenz@meppen.de