Tours
The story of Enlightenment, Rococo and Revolution, 1700–1800
Monday, 21 September 2026
From £20
The National Gallery
The story of Enlightenment, Rococo and Revolution, 1700–1800
Event information
- Type: Tours
- Date: Monday, 21 September 2026
- Tickets: From £20
- Location: The National Gallery
- Address: Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN, UK
- Official page: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/the-story-of-enlightenment-rococo-and-revolution-1700-1800-21-09-2026
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About
This tour traces the artistic transformations of the 18th century, from the refined elegance and charm of Rococo art to the intellectual ideals of the Enlightenment and the dramatic upheavals of the Revolutionary era. Through key works from the collection, we will examine how the artistic, intellectual and political developments of the 18th century redefined Europe and helped shape the modern world.
Your Host
Sarah Ciacci has an MA in late 19th-century French painting and 20th-century abstract art from University College London. Qualifying as a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for London in 2008, Ciacci has been a National Gallery guide ever since.
Ciacci runs tours for My Kids and has taught Art History for a decade at Richmond University. She is also a Gallery Educator and an Accredited Lecturer for the Arts Society.