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Beginning with the iconic Hunters in the Snow by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, we will examine key UK and European works depicting winter. John Ruskin, the writer and painter, was the first person to regard mountains as beautiful and god-like. German and Scandinavian artists saw the horror, terror and raw, cruel starkness of winter as well as its sublime possibilities. The painting of snow formally challenged such artists as Monet and the American artist, Hassan. In the 20th century, the photography of Stieglitz, Brandt and Devon based James Ravilious captured the movement and temporal nature of winter weather in urban and rural environs. Over the centuries, art has served as a coping mechanism, helping us to come to terms with winter's awe, drama and power.
John Francis is an inspirational speaker who has delivered lecturers and workshops in the USA, Beijing, Malaysia and the UK. Initially trained as a painter, John was awarded the Max Beckmann Memorial Scholarship in painting in Brooklyn, New York and went on to be artist in residence for the state of Texas. Later in his career John produced and directed several short films and animations. He has taught film, art and pedagogy at the University of Exeter, Arts University Bournemouth, University Sains Malaysia, Southwestern College, California, Brunel University, and Kingston University London.
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