From late antiquity through the modern era, the West’s most brilliant creative minds have been inspired by the stories of the Bible. Great Jewish and Christian artists—from Michelangelo to Chagall, from the architects of ancient synagogues to the sculptors of papal tombs—regularly depicted the towering leaders, great prophets, and dramatic scenes that make up Hebrew Scripture.
In Tikvah’s newest online course—which will be released on Tuesday, July 30—you’ll be able to join Yeshiva University art historian Dr. Jacob Wisse for a sweeping exploration of The Artistic Legacy of the Hebrew Bible.
Through a careful study of famous biblical scenes and figures, Dr. Wisse will illustrate for us how one simply cannot study the history of Western art without understanding the Hebrew Bible. And he’ll also show how great art, in turn, helps illuminate and deepen our understanding of the Book of Books.
