La
Belle Époque
La
Belle Époque; French for "Beautiful Era" was
a
golden age
in European social history that began during the late 19th century
and lasted until 1914. Peace
prevailed, new
technologies improved lives, champagne was perfected and Bohemian
lifestyles were pursued in the cabarets of Montmartre. Expressionism
became the new avant-garde, songs and waltzes flourished and
many playwrights wrote plays that entertained contemporary audiences
with their frank depictions of everyday life and sexuality.
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Seven Day Residential
Art Retreat
In
the spirit of La Nouvelle
Belle Époque the retreat is a creative and inspirational
milieu designed to assist you in moving forward in your
art. Gynaeceum Gardens is a magnificent 100acre Retreat
Centre in the Byron Bay Hinterland. The magic of the land
and the beauty of the environment will inspire painters,
writers, poets, musicians, dancers and bohemian spirits
to experiment and refine artistic expression.
During the retreat the days began with a lazy, sumptuous
communal breakfast and continue with creative artistic endeavors.
As the day melts into evening a glass of wine, gourmet dinner,
quiet music, great company and a camp fire under the bright
stars awaits the participants. Whether you are a novice
or an experienced artist, this retreat will certainly bring
you countless new ideas and help your
creative spirit to blossom more fully.
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