Arts + The Adoration of the Magi in Italian Art

Wednesday 21 January 10.30-12.30. The Coach House, Kings Arms, Melksham

The Adoration of the Magi has been an ever popular subject for Italian artists since the dawn of the Christian era. In this talk, Keith will illustrate the origins of the story of the Magi and trace its artistic development from Roman times through to the High Renaissance. Taking one subject, and reflecting on how artists have treated it over the centuries, can be a great way to appreciate the development of Italian art and the forces which shaped our understanding of art history. Twenty paintings and a thousand years of Italian art, what better way to celebrate the New Year than in the company of the Magi.

Our speaker: Keith Dugdale
Keith will be known to many of you as a member of our Arts Society Committee and organiser of the Arts+ programme. He is a self-taught "art historian" with a passionate interest in the art of the early Italian Renaissance. Keith has previously led a Zoom talk on Benozzo Gozzoli's masterpiece, The Journey of the Magi. You can still watch this Moments with a Masterpiece on our YouTube Channel at:https://youtu.be/1FLG3Ije6rg?si=inzgCpo9fbEJnCdG