Explore the rich and fascinating dialogue between art and literature in this engaging six-part lecture series. Through themes ranging from portraiture and museums to the mythology of artists and the historical journeys of paintings. No background in art history or literature is required—just curiosity and a willingness to look closely, think deeply. Presenters: John Wang and Paul Qiu, culture scholars Lecture 1 | Portrait and the Soul "The Picture of Dorian Gray" Lecture 2 | The Girl in the Painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" Lecture 3 | The Fate of a Painting "The Goldfinch" Lecture 4 | The Circulation of Art and History "The Girl in Hyacinth Blue" Lecture 5 | A Clash of Ways of Seeing "My Name Is Red" Lecture 6 | The Myth of Genius and Suffering "Lust for Life" Join us on Zoom Meeting #: 812 4903 6111 Passcode # 8911 Invite Link: https://queenslib.org/3R5w