We invite you to a new lecture series, Exploring Visual Arts at the Library, which this year will offer an engaging look at the lives and works of the most important Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists.
The lecture series is designed for all art lovers and the general public, regardless of prior knowledge. Its goal is to introduce not only famous works of art but also the personal stories of their creators and the historical context that influenced their creation. You can look forward to inspiring encounters with visual art, presented in an accessible yet professionally informed way. For each topic, we will also provide specialized literature from our collection, available for you to borrow.
The lectures will be led by PhDr. Hana Řeháková, who studied art history at the Faculty of Arts of Charles University in Prague. She worked as an art historian at the East Bohemian Gallery in Pardubice (today the Gočár Gallery), where she served for many years as director. She is the author of permanent exhibitions as well as temporary shows, focusing primarily on 19th- and 20th-century Czech art. Throughout her career, she has also been involved in expanding gallery collections, acquiring artworks, and delivering long-term lecture programs.
The lectures will take place every Thursday, with both morning and afternoon sessions available, allowing you to choose the time that best suits your schedule.
When will we meet?
- In the morning from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
- In the afternoon, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
LECTURES WILL BE HELD IN CZECH!
Spring Program: Meeting the Masters of Painting
Édouard Manet: Painter of Modern Life
April 9, 2026
The introductory lecture will focus on Édouard Manet, an important French artist who depicted contemporary society in all its contrasts. We will revisit his life story and his key works, including Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe, Olympia, Nana, and A Bar at the Folies-Bergère.
Claude Monet: The Most Famous Impressionist
April 23, 2026
The second lecture will focus on Claude Monet, one of the key figures of Impressionism. We will explore the setting of Giverny, where his famous Water Lilies series was created, and discuss his most renowned works, such as Women in the Garden, Saint-Lazare Station, and Impression, Sunrise (1872), the painting that gave the movement its name.
Auguste Renoir: Painter of the Joy of Life
May 14, 2026
The third lecture will focus on Auguste Renoir, whose paintings continue to amaze with his ability and quickness in capturing everyday life. In simple daily scenes—such as The Swing, Luncheon of the Boating Party, or The Lovers—he discovered beauty and harmony. His work Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, on display at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, still enchants with its extraordinary liveliness and immediacy.
We look forward to seeing you.
