The Art of Art Deco

Art Deco has the reputation of being the most glamorous and popular style of the 20th century which was prevalent during the 1920s and 1930s.  Our speaker will review the development of the style within the context of its social and economic environment and look at specific examples of objets d’arts, including silver, jewellery, furniture, ceramics, clocks and architecture.  

Pamela Campsbell-Johnston

A freelance art consultant and lecturer, Pamela has many years’ experience lecturing to undergraduates, adult groups, and to friends and patrons of the Royal Academy of Arts where she was a staff member of the Academy’s Adult Education Department. She has conducted numerous guided tours, residential trips and gallery talks. Her specialism is in British domestic architecture and modern British art - with a particular love for the 1920s and 1930s.

Image: Art Deco teaset, photo by Campbell-Johnston

The Arts Society Southampton's talks are held on the second Monday of the month Oct - June at 19.30; the bar opens at 18.45.  Membership of the Society  is £46 annually for all nine lectures; visitors are also welcome and pay £8 on the night at the venue.  More info: www.theartssocietysouthampton.org.uk