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The History of Christmas in Art
2026-11-17 16:30:00 2026-11-17 18:00:00 America/New_York The History of Christmas in Art Tremont Road Branch - Friends Theater

Tuesday, November 17
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-11-17 16:30:00 2026-11-17 18:00:00 America/New_York The History of Christmas in Art Art historian Sean Crum talks about the history of some of your favorite holiday art. Tremont Road Branch - Friends Theater

Tremont Road Branch

Friends Theater

Art historian Sean Crum talks about the history of some of your favorite holiday art.

CHRISTMAS STORY:  The Story of Christmas in Art

Join art historian Sean Crum as he shows you how Christian themes are explored in the efforts of some of the greatest masters in art history.  Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Giotto, and others tell the story of Christmas in a Seasons Greetings lecture. 

This lecture was cancelled due to winter weather back in 2025 and patrons have been asking for it ever since!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Holiday | Education | Arts and Culture |

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