DFAS

Decorative & Fine Arts Society of The Hague

 

Waterworks mural in the style of Escher

 
UK Flag, denoting English language introduction.

DFAS (The Decorative and Fine Arts Society of The Hague) was founded in 1991 with the aim of enhancing the appreciation and enjoyment of the arts in their many forms. DFAS is a member society of NADFAS, The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies.

DFAS offers the following activities:

  • A dynamic programme of monthly illustrated lectures in English encompassing the full spectrum of decorative and fine arts subjects including old masters, paintings, sculpture, silverwork, ceramics, architecture, textiles, and furniture design, --all in a convivial setting.
  • Special events including visits and guided tours to exhibitions, museums and galleries.

Comments often heard include:

"The lectures are fantastic. Not only have I gained knowledge and inspiration but also new friends who share my enthusiasm".

Whether you are single, a couple, or a group of friends, rest assured you will be in the company of like-minded people in a vibrant environment of learning, sharing and socialising.

Next lecture. . .

 

October 12th, 2010

Controversial Art:
Art that Shocked and Scandalised!

John Iddon

 

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DFAS News

Mistaking Earth for Heav'n

24th May

A special concert of early music by Dowland, Huygens, Byrd, Sweelinck, Monteverdi, Steenwick, Purcell and others.

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Art Amsterdam tour

28th of May

We will visit the Art Amsterdam Fair and enjoy a personal tour by a leading expert, Matthijs Erdman.

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Tour of RKD

24th June, 14:00

Join us on this tour of  one of the most important art-historical information centres in the world.

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Patrons: His Excellency Mr. Paul Arkwright,
             Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Dutch flag denoting Dutch-language introduction

DFAS is een onderdeel van het Britse NADFAS (National Association Decorative & Fine Arts Society). Deze groep, opgericht in 1965 in Engeland, heeft als doel de kennis over kunst te verspreiden door middel van lezingen. Hiervoor worden experts op hun vakgebied uitgenodigd. NADFAS heeft 90.000 leden verdeeld over 330 clubs in het Verenigd Koninkrijk, 10 in Europa en 27 in Australië.