McNeese SAGE Lecture and Trip Feature van Gogh

Bridget McDaniel, assistant professor of art history at McNeese State University,  will present a lecture titled, “Vincent van Gogh: His Life and Art” at 3 p.m. Monday, March 11, in the McNeese SEED Center as part of the Spring 2019 SAGE Series.

Lasting only a decade, van Gogh’s short career as an artist produced a stunning 2,100 pieces of art, including nearly 900 oil paintings. Though he saw no success during his lifetime and died in poverty, van Gogh’s bold colors, dramatic brushstrokes and vivid style helped to form the foundations of modern Western art and cemented him amongst the most influential artists of all time.

McDaniel’s lecture will focus on providing a holistic view of van Gogh’s life and work, from the artistic transformation over the course of his career to his connections with contemporary artists.

The lecture will also serve as a prelude to the SAGE trip scheduled April 2 to view the Vincent van Gogh: His Life in Art exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. Through this lecture, audience members will acquire a strong foundational knowledge of van Gogh, enhancing their viewing experience of the exhibit.

McDaniel holds a master’s degree in art history from Louisiana State University and the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Greece. She also serves on the board of directors for the Imperial Calcasieu Museum.

Lectures are open to the public and cost is $65for the series. For more information or to register, call 337-475-5616 or visit www.mcneese.edu/leisure. 

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.