Members' talk and Q&A
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What can we see of the intersection of science and art in William Hogarth’s ‘Marriage-a-la-Mode’: 3, The Inspection'?
Art historian Matthew Morgan leads this online discussion to explore Hogarth’s painting and the commentary it evokes.
This is a heart-breaking scene. A man and a young girl are in an apothecary's buying medicine for venereal disease, now known as a sexually transmitted infection. The apothecary’s room is full of extraordinary medical contraptions, but the doctor himself has marks of the disease. Hogarth makes clear that the 'cure' is false. In his opinion, this illness comes from an immoral life.
What else does Hogarth have to say in this work? What does it say of morality, medicine and innovation in our contemporary world?
Matthew delves into the painting before opening a chat-based discussion to hear your thoughts about the intersection of science and art at this online session.
Speaker
Dr Matthew Morgan is a freelance art historian, educator and museum professional. Until recently he was the Museum Director of Turner's House, and he is also an Associate Lecturer at Birkbeck, University of London. He has worked in the heritage sector for over 10 years, including at the Royal Collection, the National Gallery and the Wallace Collection. Prior to that he was a Director in Christie’s Valuation Department. He has contributed to TV documentaries, podcasts, radio shows and has lectured widely across the country and made a series of short films which can be seen on YouTube.
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Innovation and medicine in 'Marriage-a-la-Mode'
Members' talk and Q&A
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This is an online event, exclusive to Members, hosted on Zoom.
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