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King Henry VIII: Power, Progeniture, and Propaganda

King Henry VIII: Power, Progeniture, and Propaganda

Alberton, Mt Albert

Auckland

22 Sep 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm

Tuesday, 10:00am to 12:00pm

$55.00 per person

Presenter: Dr Kathryn A. Hardy Bernal

Title: King Henry VIII: Power, Progeniture, and Propaganda

Abstract: Explore the dramatic reign of King Henry VIII and the events that reshaped England forever. From the rise of the Tudor dynasty to Henry’s relentless pursuit of a male heir, this session examines the political ambition, marriages, betrayals, and power struggles that led to the English Reformation and transformed English society. Alongside the historical events, we will also explore how portraiture and visual imagery were used as powerful tools of propaganda to shape Henry’s public image and reinforce royal authority.


Date:

This History workshop will run on Tuesday 22nd September from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and include a tea / coffee break.

About the expert

Dr Kathryn A. Hardy Bernal

Dr Kathryn A. Hardy Bernal

Dr. Kathryn A. Hardy Bernal, Ph.D., M.Phil., B.Art.Th., is an art and cultural historian, critical theorist, academic researcher and publisher, on intersections between art, architecture, design, fashion, film, costume, subculture, society, religion, and psychoanalytical anthropology, with over twenty years’ involvement in the arts sector, including lecturing, teaching, editorial management, and curatorial practice. She has held senior positions at leading tertiary institutions in Australia and New Zealand, such as the University of New South Wales, and Auckland University of Technology; has guest lectured at Auckland City Art Gallery, Auckland Museum, and Whitecliffe College; and presented at international academic conferences in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Her formal qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy in Visual and Material Culture, Master of Philosophy with First-class Honours in Art and Design Theory, and a Bachelor of Art Theory with Distinction Honours in Art History. She is professionally acknowledged as an expert in her fields of research, having been officially ranked by the Humanities and Law panel of the New Zealand Government’s Tertiary Education Commission as a specialist in History of Art, History, Classics, and Curatorial Studies.

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