HYBRID PROGRAM: IN-PERSON AND STREAMING ONLINE

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William Kentridge: Formative Years and Breakthrough (lecture 1 of 3)

 Aneta Georgievska-Shine, professor of art history, University of Maryland

William Kentridge (b. 1955) is arguably one of the most significant artists of our time. Born in South Africa to Jewish parents who dedicated much of their professional lives to advocacy for people marginalized by the apartheid system, he grew up with a very strong sense of social justice himself. Though he is best known for his drawings, collages, and animated films, he has also created art in a variety of media for theatrical and opera productions. In this three-part series, we explore the main currents of his development and the qualities that set him apart from so many other socially committed artists.

In this lecture, Formative Years and Breakthrough, we will learn about experiments in styles and media, from collage to animation.

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