Painting the Bible: European Artists as Biblical Interpreters

Professor Philip Esler (Portland Chair in New Testament Studies at the University of Gloucestershire) specialises in the interpretation of biblical texts using social scientific ideas and perspectives. This talk will consider the notion that while study of the iconography of Western paintings on biblical subjects is long established, in recent years a new interest has developed: the extent to which the creators of these works were themselves sensitive interpreters of biblical texts. In the presentation, the focus will be two paintings which illustrate the remarkable capacity of the artist to engage with biblical texts in fruitful new ways within the social, religious, intellectual and artistic contexts in which they lived and worked.

Suitable for
Not suitable for children

Admission
A very special lecture series, led by experts in the fields of fine art and theology, accompanies the "still small voice" exhibition. Admission to each lecture in the series is £7 / Concessions £5, and tickets are available from The Wilson in advance or on the door.

Website
www.cheltenhammuseum.org.uk/Default.aspx?page=296

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//sw000021?id=EVENT514379