What you always wanted to know about art (history)…: What makes a work of art a masterpiece? Why do people have themselves painted? How do artists’ self-portraits differ from portraits of other people? For what reasons were artists like Vermeer or Frans Hals rediscovered in the 19th century, especially in France? What do studio pictures tell us about the workshop practices of artists? Which artist rivalries can we trace? In which historical and social circumstances were epoch-making works created? Based on these and many other questions, I organize lectures — also online — or guided tours in museums according to your wishes and interests.
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