How to look at Art: a strategy for interpretation
Lecture on Monday 5th October 2026 at 2:15PM
Lecturer: Lynne Gibson
Venue: Larruperz Centre
Would you like to develop your confidence in looking at Art? Do you want to discuss your opinions with insight? Put away the head-phones, take your nose out of the catalogue and discover a strategy for looking at Art.
The strategy is a flexible approach to interpreting any piece of art work, giving you the confidence to become an active, rather than a passive, viewer. It is a tool for life: simple and effective. We will put it into practice by looking at a range of works from across the history of Western Art. Your questions and observations will be welcomed and encouraged.
This lecture is a must for anyone interested in visiting galleries, exhibitions and art museums. It will, quite simply, help you to 'see' more! Learn to trust your own eyes, and enjoy Art to the full.
Now working as a freelance lecturer in the History of Art, Lynne Gibson originally trained as a fine artist and has taught painting, drawing and printmaking in higher and adult education. She lectured as an art historian for the universities of Sussex and Bristol where she introduced 'Understanding Art' to the Lifelong Learning programme and residential summer schools.
She gives talks, lectures and guided tours to a wide range of organisations and institutions including ARCA colleges, the National Trust, Art museums and Art societies. She has worked as a professional artist specialising in oil painting and etching. Solo and group shows have included the RWA, British Museum and the Barbican.