Program Type:
Art LectureAge Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on April 30, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
- A library card is required to register for this event.
Program Description
Description
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was an American painter and illustrator who depicted American culture and values using humor and home-spun folksy tales. Rockwell’s cover illustrations for The Saturday Evening Post and illustrations reproduced on the Boy Scout calendar for five decades made him a household name. He was a visual storyteller who condensed narratives into a single image, using caricature and everyday subjects from small-town Americana. The film-director Steven Spielberg, also a major collector of Rockwell’s art, once said, “Rockwell painted the American Dream better than anyone.” Rockwell was not one to shy-away from controversial themes of his times., from FDR’s “Four Freedoms,” to subjects addressing racism, poverty, segregation, and tolerance.
Professor Thomas Germano will discuss the art of Norman Rockwell in a visual presentation.
Jericho cardholders only until 14 days before event.
Disclaimer(s)
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Jericho Public Library strives to create respectful and family-friendly experiences both in-person and virtually using Zoom. Please do not share any Zoom links. You must be registered to be admitted to the Zoom programs. In order to facilitate presentations, a library staff member will co-host. The host may or may not, at their discretion, enable visual and chat participation. We ask that all participants in library programs be mindful and polite. Guests who are disruptive or otherwise do not conduct themselves in a respectful manner may be removed from the program.
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