Medieval Stonemasons and their Sculptures with Dr James Wright

A talk from Dr James Wright, assessing and analysing how stonemasons worked with their patrons to create meaningful imagery upon buildings which can give a unique insight into the mediaeval mind. He will look at both sacred and secular architecture to allow the audience to begin to understand the fascinating, disturbing and sometimes comedic messages imparted to the viewer. Ideas connected to religious texts, morality, lordship, politics and personal identity are covered as Dr Wright explores how one simple image may have many complex meanings…