From Agatha to Zenobius: Decoding the Religious Symbols of the Art of the Old Masters

Name: From Agatha to Zenobius: Decoding the Religious Symbols of the Art of the Old Masters
Start: 2020-08-15T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-08-15T01:00:00-05:00
Location: From Agatha to Zenobius: Decoding the Religious Symbols of the Art of the Old Masters

Aug 15, 2020

A companion to fast fall’s seminar on symbolism in the work of the Old Masters, this seminar explores how religious symbols and iconography shape our understanding of the art of the Old Masters.

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Seminar Description

A companion to last fall’s seminar on symbolism in the work of the Old Masters, this seminar explores how religious symbols and iconography shape our understanding of the art of the Old Masters. In this one-day seminar, we’ll journey from the alpha to the omega of religious symbols, trace their historical legacy, and consider the role they play in interpreting art today.

One session. Registration – $85

Alexis Culotta, PhD, is a lecturer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and in the Learning and Public Engagement department of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is a published scholar in Renaissance studies and has enjoyed leading Newberry seminars on related topics for several years.

Materials List

Required:

There are no required materials for this seminar.

First Reading:

There is no required reading assignment for this seminar.

Registration Information

Please note: Due to COVID-19, the Adult Education Seminars staff is working remotely and will be unable to process registration over the phone. For more information about registration, including a guide to online registration, see our Registration Information page. Questions? Please contact seminars program staff via email at seminars@newberry.org.

We offer a 10% discount to members, seniors, and students.

This seminar has been canceled.

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