ArtsNational Ku-ring-gai - Special Interest Day Sept 2, 2027

SPLENDOUR AND SPARKLE: Decoding the Fine Art of Courtly Dress 1550-1800

Speaker: Jacqui Ansell

The notion of power dressing will be examined – wearing the most costly and impractical clothing in courtly circles to attract praise and preferential treatment. Details of exquisite embroidery and workmanship will be captured through the legacy left by fine art in painstakingly painted portraits.

Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

A lucky door prize - dinner for 4 - at Gordon Golf Club, courtesy of the Chef, will be won by a lucky attendee.