The Art of Christmas

A single session on campus Saturday 12 December 10am - 1pm

Overview

The Festive Season brings with it the familiar nativity scenes, winter landscapes and of course Father Christmas, but how did these images become synonymous with Christmas? This study day takes you on a journey from the Medieval to the modern era explaining the development and important iconography of these Festive favourites. You may never look at a Christmas card in the same way ever again!

The aim of this Study Day is to provide you with an understanding of the fascinating development of the Art of Christmas.

This course offers a general introduction, hence no specialist knowledge is required, only an interest in the visual arts and a willingness to share your opinions and to discuss the ideas explored in the seminars.

Course lecturer

Ed Williams is an Art Historian who studied under Prof. Janina Ramirez at Oxford. He works at TATE Liverpool, he is a regular contributor to on-line publications, writing in the field of art history and art critique. His work involves regularly leading groups through exhibitions and giving public lectures, he previously taught undergraduate and postgraduate students at a number of Universities including the Department of Continuing Education at the University of Liverpool.

Course fee

• Standard fee: £45