Published: July 11, 2026; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa
Address: 22 East, 30th Street, New York, NY 10016
Phone: +1 (929) 564-2787
Web: https://www.houghtonhallarts.org/Christianity spread through spoken words and sacred texts. But as the faith grew, artists faced a profound question:
How do you give visual form to the invisible?
This public lecture series journeys across the ancient Mediterranean, exploring how different cultures expressed Christian belief through art.
From the Roman catacombs to Ethiopian gospels to the shimmering mosaics of Byzantium, we’ll discover how artists transformed the written word into powerful visual storytelling.
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Learn and share with like-minded people about art, history, archaeology, architecture, or religion!
Time: 5:30 pm EDT
Free!
Detailed information and discussion of the event.