Gallery Talk: Pyramids, Circles and the Pursuit of Pure Forms

In this tour on Wednesday, Nov. 30, exhibition designer Elie Glyn will share why artworks are displayed in a particular manner and why the galleries have been modified to look the way they do. With its emphasis on pure geometric forms, the 18th-century neoclassical artistic style inspired the design of the special exhibition "Dare to Know: Prints and Drawings in the Age of Enlightenment." Visitors are invited to consider the effect of these choices on their experience of the exhibition and understanding of the subject matter.

Gallery talks are limited to 18 people, and reservations are required. At 10 a.m. the day of the event, reservations will open and may be arranged online through this form. The gallery talk reservation will also serve as a general museum reservation. If required, visitors will pay the museum admission fee upon arrival. Please meet in the Calderwood Courtyard, in front of the digital screens between the shop and the admissions desk. Please visit the museums' website to learn about their general policies. The Harvard Art Museums are committed to accessibility for all visitors. For anyone requiring accessibility accommodations, please contact am_register@harvard.edu at least 48 hours in advance.