Meeting Dates & Book of the Month (to be discussed):

• June 4 – Ways of Seeing by John Berger

• Based on the 1972 BBC television series, the (London) Sunday Times commented: “This is an eye-opener in more ways than one.”  The book consists of four essays and three pictorial essays.  “Ways of Seeing is one of the most stimulating and the most influential books on art in any language.” http://www.goodreads.com 

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  July 2

• August 6

• September 3

• October 1

• November 5

• December 3

2026 Past Topics:

• January 8 – Topic: Michelangelo

• February 5 – “Mona’s Eyes” by Thomas Schlesser (Part I & II: ch 1-34)

This New York Times Bestseller novel tells the moving story about the bond between a girl and her grandfather while tracing five centuries of Western Art history.

• March 5 – “Mona’s Eyes” by Thomas Schlesser (Part III: ch 35-52)

• April 2 – “The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession” by Michael Finkel

This remarkable true-crime narrative delves into the captivating account of an obsessive thief who amassed roughly $2 billion worth of art over a prolific career of more than 200 heists, until it came to a shocking end.

May 7 – Topic: Influences on Art

Select a book(s) of your choice which focuses on the way art has been influenced by changes or advancements in technology, industry, or cultural movements across history. This may include subjects such as the revolution in plein air painting due to the production of portable paint tubes, or the emergence of Pop Art in response to a post-war boom in mass-production and consumerism.