Wednesday 1 July 2026

10:00

Masonic Hall

“How Do You Look at Paintings” – insights into great art.

Speaker: Edward Gildea

Description:

Many members will remeber Edward Gildea from his interesting and highly entertaining account of his participation in two round the world yacht races.

This illustrated talk is based on masterpieces that gave Edward intriguing insights.

There might have been some clue or detail that sparked off a deeper exploration of the intentions of the artist which took him on a journey of discovery.

With a degree in the History of Art from the University of Cambridge, Edward speaks with authority spiced with freshness and originality.

He conveys his passion for great art and the way that artists use paint.

His talk will include well known paintings by Piero de la Francesco, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Tiepolo, Pieter de Hooch, Georges de la Tour, Mattia Preti, John Everett Millais, Holman Hunt and David Hockney.