14
May 2026

A character assassination of Mary Magdalene

The Arts Society Teignbridge
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 10:30
Courtenay Centre
Kingsteignton Road Newton Abbot TQ12 2QA
Online Event

Her unjustified, disreputable past is truly one of the most beautiful character assassinations in the history of art.

Her unjustified disreputable past has provided centuries of artists with the inspiration they needed to create some of the most sensuous religious paintings in history. Truly one of the most beautiful character assassinations in the history of art.

THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Dr Geri Parlby

Geri is a former Fleet Street journalist and film PR. She has a first-class honours degree in History and Theology, a Masters in History of Art from the Courtauld Institute and a Theology doctorate from Roehampton University in London. She has been lecturing for the past 14 years both in the UK and internationally. She is also principal lecturer on The Arts Society South West Area’s History of Art course and is an Honorary Research Fellow at Roehampton University.