Discover how artists made expressions of faith visible with their depictions of music.
In every culture, music and singing have always been among the most fundamental expressions of faith and spirituality, but for artists expressing the power of music in a silent, visual medium is a paradox. And yet visual representations of music are essential in Western Christian art. In this talk we will look at images of some of the Biblical narratives that show the power of music in all its variety: from David’s soothing harp to the terrifying trumpets of the Apocalypse. There will be a particular focus on angels: why are they so often depicted with instruments, and what does this tell us about music and spirituality?
The talk will serve as an introduction to the topic, and no prior knowledge is necessary to join us! Attend live at the Museum or stream online from your sofa. This event is part of the public programming for our exhibition A Grand Chorus: The Power of Music.
This talk will last an hour. Tickets are available to watch either ONLINE or IN-PERSON at the Foundling Museum; in-person tickets include Museum entry. The online recording will be available to watch for 1 month.
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