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The Art of Goodbye: The Mourning Madonna
August 27th , 6:30pm – 7:30pm
The Art of Goodbye explores how artists have depicted loss throughout history. From ancient Greek funerary urns to medieval crucifixion altar pieces and haunting World War I trench scenes, the program delves into how different eras confronted grief. Each session highlights the artists, their works, and the societies that shaped or resisted these expressions of sorrow. Together, we’ll trace how art has served as a means to understand, express, and sometimes transcend loss.
Price: Free. Registration required.
A Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.
This evening’s session focuses on how, in Christian art, depictions of the grieving Virgin Mary—Madonnas—have become enduring symbols of maternal loss.
The Art of Goodbye is a series in Death Education led by Harry Weil, Green-Wood’s Vice President of Education and Public Programs who holds a PhD in art history and has lectured extensively on modern and contemporary art.
Free. Registration required. Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.
Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.