Bennett Johnson
A Passion for Art Deco
Enjoy a glimpse of the Art Deco era (1925-1940) in expositions, architecture, decorative arts and industrial design. Deco included everything from haute couture to kitsch and geometric designs to streamlining. The style spread throughout the world.
Relive the jazz age, including a Peoria connection with our own Bennett Johnson. Bennett is a retired achitect and past president of the Chicago Art Deco Society.
When and where to hear this lecture: Thursday, January 14, 2010, at the Lakeview Museum, 1125 W. Lake Ave., Peoria, Illinois.
Other programs in the Fine Arts Society's 2009-2010 Lecture series: "The Michelangelo Project" with Dr. Harry Spell, "Andy Worhol in the 21st Century" with Dr. Paula Wisotski, "Roman Art in the Age of Caravaggio" with Dr. Judith Mann, "Great Midwestern Panes" with Dr. Rolf Achilles, "A History of Haitian Art" with Margaret Andera and "Gods and Heroes in Christian Byzantium" with Dr. John Hanson.
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