Join us on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. for our March General Membership Meeting. This month’s program, presented by Gabriel Meyer of the Ruskin Club, focuses on the Victorian-era writer, philosopher, and art critic John Ruskin (1819 – 1900) and the “Father of the National Parks”, American naturalist, author and, environmental philosopher, John Muir.
Art History Presentation: Gain insight into the life, works, influence and relationship between John Ruskin’s work and John Muir through a captivating presentation. Gabriel Meyer examines the ways Ruskin’s ideas influenced pioneering naturalist John Muir (1838-1914) and American environmentalism at the turn of the 20th century. While Muir himself was not one of the original Concord Transcendentalists, he knew and engaged with them and brought their ideas to bear on his work to chronicle and save the American wilderness. At the center of this lecture is a meditation on the significance of mountain landscapes for both Ruskin and Muir and their starkly contrasting views of what such alpine landscapes say about the interaction of Nature and the human. The lectures ends with a provocative look at the “problem of the picturesque” and at the invitation Ruskin extends to us, even today, to pursue a deep and comprehensive ecological vision, one that postulates that ecological repair and renewal is only possible in the context a radical moral and cultural transformation of human life.
Networking and Socializing: Connect with fellow CAC members in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. Share your insights, experiences, and passion for art while enjoying the company of like-minded individuals.
Refreshments: Enjoy light refreshments and beverages as you immerse yourself in an enriching exploration of art and environmentalism.
Event Details
Ticket Price: CAC Members $25 ($28.52 w/ $3.52 Fee), Non-members $35 ($39.19 w/ $4.19 Fee), Zoom $15 ($17.85 w/$2.85 Fee)
Location: CAC Headquarters, 65 South Grand Avenue, Second Floor, Pasadena, CA 91105
Note: In-Person tickets are limited, so reserve your spot today!
Please RSVP on the California Art Club website here in addition to below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mountain-gloommountain-glory-ruskin-and-john-muir-tickets-1234012878739?aff=oddtdtcreator.
For more event details check out the California Art Club website here.