The Easter Season has been celebrated through the centuries by a remarkable and very colourful repertoire of music and visual art. For centuries, composers and artists have drawn inspiration from the themes, stories and symbolism of Easter. This special one-session course explores how music and visual art have interpreted the Easter season across different periods and cultures. Participants will encounter works by composers including Vivaldi, Handel, J. S. Bach, C. P. E. Bach and contemporary composer Bob Chilcott, alongside paintings, sculpture, architecture and religious imagery spanning from the Renaissance to the present day. By examining these works together, the course reveals the rich dialogue between visual and musical expression and explores how artists have communicated ideas of renewal, sacrifice, hope and celebration.

Ideal for anyone interested in music, art history, cultural history or the creative connections between different art forms.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

• The Easter Season and its colourful nature, with music by:  
• Vivaldi and Handel and J S Bach from the Baroque Era
• C P E Bach and Bortyansky from the later 18th century
• Bob Chilcott and the 21st century
• Paintings, sculptures, icons and architecture from the Renaissance period to today 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Distinguish and describe the varied musical repertoire composed to celebrate Easter
• Note the major features of the music and the art and the way in which they correspond
• Appreciate the social milieu for which both music and art were created
• Compare and distinguish the different approaches of the composers and artists included in the course