Travel through the history of art, gardens, and botanical exploration in this engaging five-part lecture series presented by art historian and author Christopher Fasolino. Each lecture explores the fascinating relationship between nature, culture, and artistic expression, bringing centuries of history to life.

Lecture Schedule:

Mysteries of Botanical Art, September 26, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join gardening’s great detective stories at McKee Botanical Garden!

History of English Gardens, October 3, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
From medieval cloisters and castles to Georgian splendor to the naturalistic designs of “Capability” Brown, explore the history and the beauty of English gardens.

Botany in the Age of Exploration, October 10, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Honoring the tradition of Plant Explorers at McKee Botanical Garden, learn about the adventurous natural historians of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries who joined voyages and expeditions!

Flowers and Trees of the Italian Renaissance, October 17, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Discover how Italian Renaissance artists used flowers and trees in their paintings, both as a symbols and to reflect inspiration from nature.

Gardens of Impressionism, October 24, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Learn about paintings from Monet’s beloved Giverny and his philosophical depth in designing gardens that he knew would inspire him artistically.

About the Instructor
Christopher Fasolino is an art historian, author, and educator with a passion for connecting audiences to the history of art and the natural world. He is the wine columnist for Vero Beach Magazine and has written feature articles on nature, history, and art since 2018.

He is the author of Early Nature Artists in Florida, a nonfiction work exploring the lives and adventures of three naturalist artists in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Florida, and Men of Promise, a historical seafaring adventure novel.

Cost (per lecture):

Members $20 | Non-members $30