Tuesday, December 17, 2 – 3pm
Paul Cézanne. Man with a Jacket (detail), 1874–76. The Barnes Foundation, BF1134. Public Domain.
Free; registration required
About the Tour
In this tour, we’ll explore the simple bucolic pleasures of Arcadia, a mythical realm where mankind lives in harmony with nature. Arcadia is idea firmly rooted in the classical tradition. In Greek mythology, it was a land of sensual delight home to shepherds and herdsmen who excelled in singing. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of sweeping industrialization and urbanization, this dream found new currency in the imagination of modern artists who yearned for a return to nature. This exclusive online tour looks closely at works by Gauguin, Matisse, Picasso, and other painters inspired by Arcadian ideals.
Registrants will be emailed a link for the talk the day prior.
Go Further
Members-Only Tour: Mickalene Thomas: All About Love
This exclusive exhibition tour provides a closer look at Thomas’s vivid and multifaceted artworks
Member Orientation
New members are invited to learn more about the perks of membership at the Barnes.
Member Appreciation Days
This December, members get even more—join us for exclusive talks and extra discounts.