Canadian Friends of the Hermitage Fall 2009 events

The Friends' Toronto Chapter presents:
Treasures of the Moscow Kremlin by Dr. Corey Keeble at a luncheon, at 12:00 noon, on October 14th, 2009.
The making of Russian fairy tales by Dr. Julia Zarankin November 4th, 2009.
Fairy Tale Transformations by Dr. Julia Zarankin November 18th, 2009

Treasures of the Moscow Kremlin
by Dr. Corey Keeble at a luncheon, at 12:00 noon, on October 14th, 2009

The Moscow Kremlin is a unique repository of cultural treasures, ranging from architectural
masterpieces of undisputed grandeur, to the seemingly infinite variety and majesty of the art
treasures within its walls. This lecture examines the history of the Kremlin as a fortress, art gallery,
museum and symbol of all that is quintessentially Russian. Included will be a survey of Kremlin
treasures, among them magnificent works in gold and silver, including unique items from the Fabergé
workshops made for the last tsars of Russia.
Luncheon & Lecture: members $35.00 non-members $40.00
The event will be held at:
Women's Art Association,
23 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto
Please send cheques to:
3007 Kingston Road, Suite 317, Toronto, ON M1M 1P1
Phone: 416 979-0932

The making of Russian fairy tales
by Dr. Julia Zarankin November 4th, 2009

Russian culture is inextricably tied to its folk tradition and, in particular, to the magic of the fairy tale world. We will explore Russian fairy tales such as "Vassilisa the Beautiful' and "Koschei the Deathless" (or immortal) two of the best known fairy tale characters – seen below. Stories and images such as these can reflect a cultures's aesthetic and psychological values. Though fairy tales have existed for centuries as an integral part of Russia's oral tradition, they were not assembled and published until the 1860s, during the rise of nationalism and the emancipation of the serfs. We will consider the cultural context surrounding the emergence of fairy tales as an official genre.
The 2009 Fall lectures to be held at:
The Women's Art Association
23 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto
Lecture is $20.00 - members and $25.00 - non-members
Payment by cheque only to: Canadian Friends of the Hermitage
3007 Kingston Road, Suite 317, Toronto, M1M 1P1
416 979-0932

Fairy Tale Transformations by Dr. Julia Zarankin
November 18th, 2009
Russian art forms immediately seized upon the power, vivid imagery and life lessons of the fairy tale universe. Literature, visual arts, orchestral music, opera, ballet, architecture, poster art and display – illuminating – and often subversive – examples of
fairy tale transformations. We will trace the enduring influence of such illustrious and haunting characters as Tolstoy's "Ivan the Fool" (below left) and the witch "Baba Yaga" (below right) on 19th and 20th Russian creative imaginations.
The 2009 Fall lectures to be held at:
The Women's Art Association
23 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto
Lecture is $20.00 - members and $25.00 - non-members
Payment by cheque only to: Canadian Friends of the Hermitage
3007 Kingston Road, Suite 317, Toronto, M1M 1P1
416 979-0932