The Stendhal Syndrome: Personal Encounters with Transformative Art

Join a captivating lecture exploring the profound phenomenon of Stendhal Syndrome through the personal encounters of Dr. Lawrence Nichols, Curator Emeritus of the Toledo Museum of Art. Journey through transformative artistic experiences spanning five decades, from a stumble at the Acropolis to powerful encounters with masterpieces by Liotard, Pollock, and Hals. Discover how art can overwhelm the senses as Dr. Nichols examines works by renowned artists including van der Weyden, Raphael, Bruegel, Caravaggio, Poussin, Rembrandt, Chardin, Goya, Ingres, and Matisse. Explore the emotional impact of diverse artistic expressions, from Kyoto temples and Iznik pottery to the luminous stained glass of Saint Chapelle and I.M. Pei's architectural achievements. Learn from the expertise of a distinguished curator who served nearly three decades as the William Hutton Senior Curator of European and American Painting and Sculpture Before 1900 and recently curated The Brilliance of Caravaggio exhibition.