John is a seasoned cruise speaker, having worked with Swan Hellenic, Cunard, Voyages of Discovery and P&O. One passenger said
"Clear, concise, inspirational and very entertaining". Another commented "The best lectures I have ever attended on a cruise."John has the knack of making his talks fun, even though there's a lot of content! When working at Windsor Great Park, he was selected to make a presentation to the late HM the Queen and the late HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle.
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www.johnsherlock.meJohn traces building design through the centuries. He can offer a highly entertaining series of 3 4 5 or 6 lectures - ideal for a cruise. Everyone gets a colourful timeline card to keep - this handout is especially appreciated by guests (preview). John often talks about important buildings to look out for in the places being visited.
Series of 3 Lectures
1 - "Classical Origins"
The origins of a distinctive European language in architecture, the ancient Greeks' mastery of optical illusion, and subsequent Roman innovations and engineering achievements
2 - "Medieval Majesty"
The story of the development of Christian architecture in Europe, from the time of the Emperor Constantine through the middle ages, and up to the present day. Why has the pointed arch become so symbolic of church architecture in the west?
3 - "Renaissance and Revival"
The extraordinary period in Europe during which artists (including architects) become known by name; the spread of the Renaissance from Italy to the rest of Europe - what do we mean by Palladian, Baroque and Neo-classical styles? Then, the revival in Britain of the medieval gothic style - how and why did this come about?
Series of 4 Lectures
1 - "Greek origins and illusions"
The Greek origins of a distinctive European language in architecture, and the ancient Greeks' mastery of optical illusion
2 - "Roman Ingenuity and Engineering"
A look at the architectural developments and innovations of the ancient Roman empire, and what has been inherited throughout Europe and America
3 - "Medieval Majesty"
The story of the development of Christian architecture in Europe, from the time of the Emperor Constantine through the middle ages, and up to the present day. Why has the pointed arch become so symbolic of church architecture in the west?
4 - "Renaissance and Revival"
The extraordinary period in Europe during which artists (including architects) become known by name; the spread of the Renaissance from Italy to the rest of Europe - what do we mean by Palladian, Baroque and Neo-classical styles? Then, the revival in Britain of the medieval 'gothic' style - how and why did this come about?
Series of 6 Lectures
1 - "Greek origins and illusions"
The Greek origins of a distinctive "European" language in architecture, and the ancient Greeks' mastery of optical illusion
2 - "Roman Ingenuity and Engineering"
A look at the architectural developments and innovations of the ancient Roman empire, and what has been inherited throughout Europe and America
3 - "Byzantine skill and Romanesque energy"
The development of the earliest distinctively Christian architecture, from the time of the Emperor Constantine right up to the first millennium
4 - "Gothic glory"
The new found loftiness of Gothic architecture in Europe in the middle ages'. Why has the pointed arch become so symbolic of church architecture in the west?
5 - "Renaissance"
The extraordinary period in Europe during which artists (including architects) become known by name; the spread of the Renaissance from Italy to the rest of Europe - what do we mean by Palladian, Baroque and Neo-classical styles?
6 - "Industrialism and Revival"
The revival, throughout Europe, of classical styles. What was happening in Georgian and Regency Britain as the Industrial Revolution took hold? And then, the revival in Victorian Britain of the medieval gothic style - how and why did this come about?
Regular speaker on Viking, P&O, Cunard and formerly on Swan Hellenic, Voyages of Discovery and Voyages to Antiquity
PREVIOUS CRUISES: Cunard Queen Victoria V006 (2010) - P&O Aurora R013 (2010) - P&O Arcadia J105 (2011) - Cunard Queen Victoria V128 (2011) - Cunard Queen Elizabeth Q207 (2012) - Cunard Queen Victoria V219 (2012) - P&O Adonia D216N (2012) - Cunard Queen Victoria V306 (2013) - P&O Oriana X315 (2013) - Cunard Queen Victoria V315N (2013) - P&O Azura A406 (2014) - Cunard Queen Mary 2 M414 (2014) - Voyages of Discovery Voyager VOY140910 (2014) - Voyages of Discovery Voyager VOY150525 (2015) - P&O Azura A526 (2015) - P&O Oriana X611 (2016) - Cunard Queen Elizabeth Q618 (2016) - Swan Hellenic Minerva MIN161102 (2016) - Cunard Queen Mary 2 M803 (2018) - Viking Star OST180512 (2018) - P&O Arcadia J806 (2018) - P&O Oriana X816 (2018) - Viking Sky OSK181006 (2018) - Cunard Queen Mary 2 M907 & M920 (2019) - Voyages to Antiquity AEG190929 (2019) - Viking Jupiter OJU191020 (2019) - Viking Sky OSK210807, OSK210814, OSK210821, OSK210828 (2021) - Viking Sky OSK220202, OSK220917, OSK220924 (2022) - P&O Arcadia J219 (2022) - Cunard Queen Mary 2 M239 (2022) - Viking Sky OSK230224, OSK230303 (2023) - Viking Jupiter OJU230501 (2023) - Cunard Queen Victoria V320 (2023) - Viking Sea OSE231004 (2023) - Viking Sky OSK231110 (2023) - Spirit of Adventure SU107 (2024) - P&O Arcadia J401 (2024)
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