Description
Jane Austen (1775-1817) wrote brilliantly about life in Regency England in her novels of manners such as Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. In recent years, all of her novels have been translated to film, giving audiences a view into her Regency world. Austen herself rarely makes reference to architects, paintings, gardens, etc. in her novels yet we know she was well aware of fashionable trends and the major artists of her lifetime. This lecture will provide a brief overview of the art and architecture of the English Regency period to supplement your enjoyment of Jane Austen on the page and in film. 2025 is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and many events are planned to mark the anniversary.
