Class on French Antiques

A brief overview of the French antiques and decorative arts from Louis XIV to the Revolution, by Stuart Hough.

Lesson 1: The Baroque - The greatest art benefactor of all time: the Sun King
Lesson 2: The Rococo - The pursuit of pleasure from the Regence to Mme de Pompadour
Lesson 3: The Neoclassic - from the discovery of the archaeological ruins of Herculeam to the Guillotine
Lesson 4: Life in the Country - the origin of true "French provincial"

The course will be taught in English, by Stuart Hough, antique dealer and former owner of a shop in the St Cloud flea market in Paris.

When: Thursdays, from October 23rd to November 13th, from 6 to 8pm Location: Alliance Française, 571 Galapago Cost: $80 members, $95 non-members RSVP: Please call 303.831.0304 or register online