Pomp and Feast and Revelry: The Medieval Year in Art
Mon 02 Feb
|Widcombe Social Club
The art of the late Middle Ages gives us a vivid picture of life at the time, with detail and striking realism. Many recreate the atmosphere of the popular festivals, religious processions and mystery plays.
Time & Location
02 Feb 2026, 11:30 – 12:30
Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA, UK
About the Event
Lecturer Richard Whincop
Location Hybrid (in-person and online)
The art of the late Middle Ages gives us a vivid picture of life at the time, with detail and striking realism. Many recreate the atmosphere of the popular festivals, religious processions and mystery plays that were regular events in the lives of ordinary people. A typical year is Illustrated with rare manuscripts and artists such as Bruegel, Dürer and Botticelli.
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Hybrid Format
This lecture will be delivered in a hybrid format – you can attend via Zoom from your home and in person at the Widcombe Social Club.