Louise Bourgeois’s *Maman*: The Protective and Intimidating Mother Figure – Revisit Louise Bourgeois’s Monumental Spider Sculpture and Explore Its Dual Symbolism, Representing the Protective and Nurturing Qualities of the Artist’s Mother While Also Evoking a Sense of Fear and Intimidation through its Size and Form.

Louise Bourgeois's Maman: The Protective and Intimidating Mother Figure (Lecture Begins - Lights Dim, Dramatic Music Fades In) Good morning, art enthusiasts, cultural connoisseurs, and anyone who's ever had a…

Anish Kapoor’s *Cloud Gate* (‘The Bean’): Public Sculpture and Urban Reflection – Explore the Iconic Stainless Steel Sculpture in Chicago’s Millennium Park and How Its Reflective Surface Distorts and Engages with the Cityscape and Its Visitors, Becoming a Beloved Public Landmark.

Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate ('The Bean'): Public Sculpture and Urban Reflection (Lecture starts with the sound of Chicago blues, fading slightly under the speaker's voice) Alright everyone, settle in, settle…

Gustav Klimt’s *Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I*: The Woman in Gold – Explore the Stunning Portrait Adorned with Gold Leaf and Intricate Patterns, Commissioned by a Wealthy Patron, and Uncover the Story of Its Creation, Ownership Disputes, and Its Status as a Symbol of Vienna Secession Opulence.

Gustav Klimt's Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I: The Woman in Gold - A Lecture (Introductory Music: A snippet of Strauss waltz, slightly off-key, played on a theremin) Professor Armchair (Adjusting…