Join us for a lecture and book signing celebrating the publication of “Beauty in the City: The Ashcan School” featuring author Dr. Robert A. Slayton
Free and open to the public, this lecture will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in the Hilbert Museum of California Art, located at 167 N. Atchison Street, Orange, CA 92866, across from the Orange Metrolink Train Station. Books will be on sale at the event and refreshments will be served.
About the Author:
Dr. Robert A. Slayton is the Henry Salvatori Professor of American Values and Traditions at Chapman University. He is the author of several books, including “Empire Statesman: The Rise and Redemption of Al Smith.”
About the Book:
“Beauty in the City: The Ashcan School” presents a major new interpretation of the Ashcan School of Art, arguing that these artists made the working-class city at the turn of the century a subject for beautiful art.
Free Admission
2017/10/18 - 2017/10/18
Hilbert Museum of California Art
167 N. Atchison Street, Orange, CA 92866
Free parking in front of the Museum (pick up a University parking pass inside the Museum and place it on your dashboard)