# Event Details - **Event Name**: Titian: A Celebration and Retrospective of the Prince of Painters - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: ICCC is proud to host Dr. Douglas Erwing as we celebrate Titian, marking the 450th anniversary of his death.About this EventThe Italian Culture & Community Center of Houston invites you to celebrate Titian as we mark the 450th anniversary of his death. In this three-week course led by Dr. Douglas Erwing, participants will learn about why and how this Venetian painter became one of the most celebrated masters in art history.Titian was recognized by many during his life as the greatest painter of his age. With a seventy-year career (1506-1576) spanning the High Renaissance, Mannerism, and the formative years of Baroque, his work was sought by the greatest of patrons, compared favorably to his contemporaries in Venice, Rome, and Florence. Not content with success, he continued to mature as an artist from his youthful palette of bright colors and polished surfaces into his later years when he embraced a looser, almost impressionistic, style marked by a darker palette and subtle tones. Along the way he daringly painted poetry, showed subjects with a psychological depth not seen before in portraits, and crafted religious imagery that was celebrated for being dynamic and monumental.This three-week lecture series will show a glittering slideshow of his work in the four main stages of his career:His youth, apprenticeship, and early years in Venice (La Serenissima), the city he called his homeHis early independence and the emergence of his signature styleHis maturity as a court painter to European nobility and the PapacyHis late years, showing a dramatic shift towards a looser, more atmospheric techniqueCome and meet the Prince of Painters and see the portraits, religious imagery, mythological scenes, and landscapes that will educate attendees about the man and his art.When: Mondays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., March 16th - March 30th, 2026Where: Italian Cultural & Community Center, 1101 Milford StreetTickets: $125 for ICCC Members | $150 for General AdmissionGeneral DisclaimerPlease note that Renaissance artwork, including the works of Titian, often features depictions of the human form in the nude, particularly in scenes drawn from Classical mythology and history. While this course has no age restriction, we want all participants to be aware of the presence of such imagery as part of the artistic and historical context of the period.Meet the SpeakerDouglas Erwing, J.D., Ph.D., taught in the University of Houston Honors College for 17 years, offering courses in early American history, constitutional law, and the Florentine Renaissance, and previously directing the Bonner Leaders Program. A Mellon Fellow with advanced training in early American legal history, he is also a respected scholar of Italian Renaissance art. Dr. Erwing serves on ICCC’s Finance Committee and has also practiced law for 25 years in real estate, insurance, and general counsel roles.This lecture is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.Click here to become a member of the Italian Cultural & Community Center of Houston and receive special discounts on language classes and access to exclusive, members-only events. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/titian-a-celebration-and-retrospective-of-the-prince-of-painters/100001982314099835 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, literary-art, performances, theatre, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 135.23, max: 161.9, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: ICCC Houston - **lat**: 29.729043 - **long**: -95.39218599999998 - **full address**: ICCC Houston, 1101 Milford St, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Titian: A Celebration and Retrospective of the Prince of Painters - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/eece7b9f900d899a188a13d9f1949d333968ea57476421ffda0e925401f8c7e4-rimg-w1200-h600-dc32302b-gmir.jpg?v=1770807947 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Titian: A Celebration and Retrospective of the Prince of Painters being held? - **A:** Titian: A Celebration and Retrospective of the Prince of Painters takes place on Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm at ICCC Houston, 1101 Milford St, Houston, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Titian: A Celebration and Retrospective of the Prince of Painters? - **A:** Ticket prices for Titian: A Celebration and Retrospective of the Prince of Painters range from USD 135 to USD 162 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityICCC MembersUSD 135 + USD 10 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionUSD 162 + USD 12 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Titian: A Celebration and Retrospective of the Prince of Painters? - **A:** Titian: A Celebration and Retrospective of the Prince of Painters is organized by Italian Cultural & Community Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Titian: A Celebration and Retrospective of the Prince of Painters is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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