The story of the Annunciation, the Angel Gabriel’s appearance to the Virgin Mary as told in St Luke’s gospel, has inspired some of the most beautiful images in Western Art. This exciting lecture takes you on a journey through a range of different depictions of the Annunciation and explores the ways in which artists have captured this pivotal moment of the Christian story - from the 2nd century AD through to the 21st century.
NB Coffee from 11:00 am. Lecture at 11:30 am
Christmas lunch at 1pm for booked members only. Please inform us if you are attending only the lecture. Telephone 0777 595 6515 OR email chairman@tastarporley
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Mrs Sarah Burles
Sarah Burles studied History of Art at Cambridge University before doing a master’s degree at University College London. She went on to have a career in museum and gallery education, establishing new services in three different museums before working at the Fitzwilliam Museum for many years.
Sarah is the founder of Cambridge Art Tours, which runs tours and courses in and around East Anglia. She is also a Tour Director for a travel company and has led tours to Italy, France, Germany, Belgium and America. At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Sarah moved her work online, offering art history courses to audiences all over the world.
OTHER EVENTS
Society
Dr Prasannajit de Silva
12 Jun 2025 - 13:15
Online Event
'The Grand Tour' - what it entailed and the impact it had on artist and the art that they went on to produce.
Society
Ms Nicole Mezey
11 Sep 2025 - 13:15
The Community Centre, Tarporley 113a High St
Online Event
Lucrezia Borgia’s other pastime: powerful women and their quest for art.