The history of art is filled with visions of other worlds, experiences of ecstasy and the invisible recesses of the mind. This talk looks at how humans visually depicted their experiences of the divine.
Project Category: Philosophy and Spirituality Events
Dharma – An Examination of Purpose
This talk will explore what Dharma is and discuss the role of choice, the pleasurable and the good will through the lens of Hinduism and Vedic wisdom.
From Darkness to Light: painting philosophy in the Italian Renaissance
Join us for an illuminating talk that delves into the philosophy of Neoplatonism which had a profound influence on the art and culture of Renaissance.
Time: Creating a Meaningful Life and a Peaceful Death from Buddhist Perspective
This talk will discuss profound perspectives on understanding the value of our lives, recognising their impermanence, and exploring why the study of the dying process is central to Himalayan Buddhism.
From Eternity to Infinity: God and the Mystery of Time
This talk examines relationship between God and time, and the implications of these concepts for our understanding of the universe and our place within it.
Aristotle on Virtue and Vice
In this lecture, we will delve into Aristotle's idea of harmonious balance between opposing vices applies to modern ethical discussions.
Redefining Childhood in 18th-century art
In this lecture, we will discuss the transformative impact of philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau's ideas on the portrayal of children in art during the 18th century.
Amsterdam’s Our Lord in the Attic Museum: Former Hidden Church
This talk will introduce 'Our Lord in the Attic' museum, the position of the Catholics during the ‘Golden Age of the Netherlands’, famous Catholic artists and so called Dutch tolerance and liberalism.
Pleasure and Pain in Cult Cinema – A Case Study in ‘The Wicker Man’
Drawing on footage shot for the upcoming documentary Children of The Wicker Man, this talk will consider the ways in which audiences and fans of the film have spent the past fifty years trying to understand every aspect of how this remarkable film came into being.
Religion & Spirituality in Contemporary Art
During this talk, looking at a selection of artists working across different mediums, we will explore how religion and spirituality have been addressed by contemporary artists between the 1950s and today.