The Arts Society (Appleby)
wed09oct11:00The Arts Society (Appleby)Images of the British Empire11:00 Appleby Market Hall
DATE:
11 October
Event Details
Images of the British Empire Lecturer: Dr John Stevens This lecture will explore a range of images buildings, objects and art forms from across the British Empire. Beginning with a broad view
Event Details
Images of the British Empire
Lecturer: Dr John Stevens
This lecture will explore a range of images buildings, objects and art forms from across the British Empire. Beginning with a broad view of the Empire and imperial art in the 19th and 20th centuries and will also go on to focus more clearly on Imperial India. The lecturer will discuss the arts and architecture of the vibrant city of Calcutta, the “second city” of the British Empire throughout the 19th century.
Dr John Stevens is a research assistant at SOAS University of London and a member of the academic staff at the SOAS, South Asia Institute. His Phd in History is from the University College London. He teaches British Imperial history, Indian history and the Bengali language and is a regular visitor to India and Bangladesh.
Coffee will be served from 10:15 am.
Presentation at 11:00.
Everyone welcome.
Members are free, a small charge of £8.00 to non-members at the door.
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Time
(Wednesday) 11:00
Location
Appleby Market Hall
