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The Beastly Renaissance
A talk for the Parents Arts Society by Dr Lydia Goodson
Frida 25th February at 11.00am
Beasts are everywhere in the art of the Renaissance. Lambs, elephants, dogs, camels, cats, weasels and monkeys, not to mention unicorns, dragons and angels. Real and imaginary creatures populate nativity scenes, accompany saints, sit on the laps of noblewomen, decorate furniture and sculpture and hide on stairways.
Why are they there? What do they mean? How did artists visualise animals they might never have seen, such as elephants, or imaginary creatures like dragons?
If you have ever looked at a painting and wondered about any of these things, join us to find out some answers!
This is an online talk.
Event coordinator: Carla Schaeffer
E: carla.schaeffer@btinternet.com
