Ruinism in Painting

Free Workshops & Classes · Lecture
Date Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue Museu de Arte Sacra de São Paulo · Centro
Address Avenida Tiradentes, 676 — CEP 01102-000

Explore the fascinating world of Ruinism in 19th-century European painting, a movement that gained prominence during a period of profound social, political, and cultural transformation. This lecture delves into how Romanticism embraced ruins as powerful symbols of time's passage, societal decay, and human fragility, with artists depicting melancholic landscapes and abandoned structures. Led by Professor Vanessa Beatriz Bortulucce, the session will present key artists and works, offering insights into how past Europe reflected on history, tradition, antiquity, and nostalgia. Participation requires bringing 1kg of non-perishable food, supporting the 'Marmitas do Bem – Orar&Ação' project.