Dr Jennifer Sliwka (Ahmanson Curator of Art and Religion at The National Gallery) will explore the reception of Byzantine Theotokos (literally ‘God-bearer’) icons in the West, from the Late Medieval to Modern periods, that were especially venerated and subsequently copied or imitated in art. These copies were often thought to contain something of the spiritual ‘charge’ or miraculous power of the original.
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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=EVENT514378
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