Lecture by the Arts Society - The Topsy Turvy World of Misericords
Tuesday 15th April
This lecture takes the audience on a tour of some of the extraordinary images that exist in in some 400 churches in England. The art form was in vogue mainly from C13th – C15th and rarely includes religious images despite the misericords being positioned so close to the high altar. The secular, sometimes bizarre and often profane nature of their subjects meant that many survived the Reformation and later religious enthusiasts. Much social comment can be gleaned from theses carvings even though there are no records describing why particular images were chosen and very often it is not possible to date them accurately.
After nearly 20 years in the British Army Imogen went to the University of Kent to study Anglo-Saxon & Medieval History and Art, graduating with 1st Class honours. She followed this with a MPhil from Birmingham University. She works as a freelance lecturer across Britain and Europe as well as lecturing on cruise ships and running study tours. She has written several books and is a Freeman of the City of London, being a member of the Company of Communicators. She is an Advisor on memorial and monuments for Canterbury’s Diocesan Advisory Committee.
About the Arts Society
The Arts Society Wensleydale is the local arts society group (formerly known as NADFAS) for Richmond, Masham, Leyburn and the Dales.
Are you interested in the arts and discovering more? The Arts Society Wensleydale can offer you an excellent programme of talks from carefully selected lecturers who are experts in their fields and chosen for their excellent presentation skills and their academic knowledge.
Timings & Admission
2pm start
Visitors and non-members welcome, but a charitable donation is appreciated.
