St George, patron saint of England, is perhaps surprisingly, not even English.
Saint George, patron saint of England, is - perhaps surprisingly - not even English, but his image abounds in diverse places all over the country. This lecture tells the story of how, not only his cult, but his image, originally appeared in England and then was disseminated throughout the realm and the centuries. Using a multitude of images from around the country I demonstrate how Saint George was part of the fabric of early modern England and a popular figure for all strata of society.
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THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Dr Alison Barker
Dr Alison Barker taught History and Art History at further and higher education for eighteen years before her current role as a Frontline Support Assistant at the University of Essex, Albert Sloman Library. She speaks widely to diverse groups on many historical and art historical topics, and has led guided tours at the British Museum and the National Gallery. Alison wrote her PhD thesis on the depiction of Saint George in art and has published work on his image in both England and Italy. Her forthcoming book, The Dissemination of Saint George in Early Modern Art will be published by Routledge in 2025.
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