The Great East Window, York Minster: Art and Iconography

York Minster’s Great East Window, the largest expanse of medieval stained and painted glass in the country, was created by John Thornton of Coventry. Its 311 panels represent the highest point of fifteenth- century glazing and bear witness to the genius of its creator. This course will study the Great East Window’s  art and iconography, focusing especially on the artistic execution of the Apocalypse panels.

• Tutor: Cristina Figueredo BA MA PhD
• Term: Spring
• Day: Saturday
• Start Date: 19 March 2022
• Time: 2-5pm
• No. of weeks: 1
• Full fee: £25

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable) as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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