GAPS ARTS
Evenings --- DANTE and LA DIVINA COMMEDIA
2015 is
the 750th anniversary of the birth of Dante Alighieri.
GAPS ARTS is marking this by a free Course reading and
studying the whole Divine Comedy, and by a free series of Extra Special
Lectures in June, at the GAPS venue in Avondale.
Extra Special
Lectures (Free):
Sun., 7 June, 7.00 pm:
A
FORETASTE OF HEAVEN: CONCEPTIONS OF THE CITY IN MEDIEVAL IMAGINATION --- Prof MURRAY RAE, University of Otago.
Sun., 14 June, 7.00 pm:
VIRGIL
IN THE DIVINE COMEDY --- WARREN
PRESTIDGE
DANTE
IN THE NINETEENTH AND TWENTIETH CENTURIES ---
CAROLYN KELLY
Sun., 21 June, 7.00 pm:
FROM
HELL TO THE HEAVENLY CITY: DANTE'S POLITICAL THEOLOGY --- RYAN BROWN-HAYSOM
PORTRAYALS
OF THE DIVINE COMEDY IN ART --- JOHN
LEWIS
"Reading
Dante's Commedia", Part 2, Purgatory.
This free on-going weekly course
in English, is open for new enrolments for Part 2. It begins Mon 22 June
at 7.30 pm. (Part 1 has now closed). The final session of Part 1, and
first session of Part 2 are open to visitors as a taster.
GAPS ARTS is a private group of enthusiasts, interested in "..... sharing the European heritage and
culture, and seeing many strands as parts of a whole which has meaning .......
the focus here is on architecture, visual arts, literature, philosophy,
theology, and the medieval period ....... the approach is theocentric rather
than humanistic."
Regular GAPS lectures are usually monthly on Sunday
starting at 7.00 pm. They have an interval, and finish by 9.00 pm, with further
opportunity for informal discussion, and supper provided. Lectures and events
are open to all, and are free. There are no subscriptions or membership
requirements. Bookings are not required, unless requested in specific
publicity. Enrolment may be requested for Courses.
Website: http://www.gaps.net.nz/ Check
website for all details.
The GAPS venue is at 17A Powell Street, Avondale,
Auckland. Enquiries: John Lewis, phone (09) 828 5579; email: jahlewis@clear.net.nz
