Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated dates in the world.
Although associated with Christianity and the birth of Jesus, this celebration goes beyond its religious origins and is celebrated by many people around the world as a cultural holiday, regardless of their faith.
Christmas has given rise to different local traditions but its common denominator is that it is a time of celebration, sharing and friendship.
In this mini course, learn what Christmas is and its representations throughout the history of art.
Christmas in Christianity means the birth of Jesus and is represented by 3 episodes:
The Nativity
The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Adoration of the Magi.
Let’s see how these episodes are represented in art and what symbols and representations are associated with each of them.
But there is still one figure who is unavoidable when we talk about Christmas today. Santa Claus.
How did this friendly, white-bearded old man first appear? Where did he come from? That’s what we’ll be looking at in this course.