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Advent in Art

Series of articles exploring the nativity in Western art.I’m excited to invite you to participate in Advent in Art

Reawaken the wonder and beauty of the Christmas story as we explore 25 masterpieces.

For the first 25 days in December we will explore 500 years of art dedicated to the nativity. Rich with imagery, the story of the incarnation is made visible. Artists have gifted us with paintings and sculptures that draw us into the wonder of the Christmas story and the beauty of God’s love for His creation.

I’ve included at the end of this post a list of the artists that will be included in this series. If you would like to get the link to begin the journey on Dec. 1 just subscribe to my email list or go to the Start Here page and click on the Advent in Art banner.

The tour is free, and I hope, a welcome addition to your celebration of the Advent season.

Here is what you have to look forward to….

I’ve noted which of the works can also be viewed on my You Tube channel in video format

Advent in Art – Day 1 Nicola Pisano  Video available here
Advent in Art – Day 2 Mosaic from the Chora Church
Advent in Art – Day 3 Giotto
Advent in Art – Day 4 Duccio  Video available here
Advent in Art – Day 5 Martini
Advent in Art – Day 6 Book of Hours
Advent in Art – Day 7 Merode Altarpiece Campin Backstory & Campin Hidden Meanings   Video’s available here and here.
Advent in Art – Day 8 Fra Angelico  Video available here
Advent in Art – Day 9 Donatello
Advent in Art – Day 10 Van Der Weyden
Advent in Art – Day 11 Lippi
Advent in Art – Day 12 Van Eyck  You can view the video here. 
Advent in Art – Day 13 Van Der Goes  Video coming soon!
Advent in Art – Day 14 Botticelli  You can view the video here. 
Advent in Art – Day 15 Durer
Advent in Art – Day 16 Giorgione
Advent in Art – Day 17 Michelangelo
Advent in Art – Day 18 Grunewald
Advent in Art – Day 19 Titian
Advent in Art – Day 20 El Greco Video coming soon!
Advent in Art – Day 21 Bruegel  Currently unavailable while I do a major edit. Will be back in a day or two. Video coming soon!
Advent in Art – Day 22 Caravaggio
Advent in Art – Day 23 Tintoretto
Advent in Art – Day 24 Rembrandt
Advent in Art – Day 25 Murillo

 

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