Learning Adult Learning Talks & Study Days Particular People: Portraits and the Long Renaissance Discover what images of identity and individuality reveal about cultural and spiritual development during the Renaissance. It has often been said that the Renaissance saw the revival of portraiture in European art after a long absence which Christian ideas and attitudes had caused. In this study day we will ask if this is really true and explore the whole contested idea of the Renaissance through a small number of works of art in various media which all take particular people as their subject. Ranging from the twelfth to the sixteenth centuries (the longest of long renaissances) we will look at the context, audience and reception of each work and discover what images of identity and individuality can reveal about cultural and spiritual development and the Christian faith. Tutor| The Revd Dr Iain Lane When | Saturday 11 November 2023, 10.30am - 3.30pm Where | Offa Room Cost | £25 Recordings All ticket-holders will receive a recording of the event. If you are unable to attend live, please purchase an online ticket. How to Book You can book online here using the button below, or by calling the Learning Administrator on 01727 890212 between 9.30am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday. Tickets will be on sale until 12noon on the day of the event. Please ensure that you provide a current email address when you book. Clergy and Readers in St Albans Diocese have complimentary access to our Adult Learning courses, talks, study days, and reading groups. For clergy/Reader bookings, please email [email protected] with your name and role and we will confirm your place.