"Holy Week through art," with Ricardo Piñero

"Holy Week Through Art"

What is the meaning of Holy Week? Why has it inspired great artists? What lies behind its images and the emotions they evoke?

Ricardo Piñero, professor of Aesthetics and Art Theory and director of the Core Curriculum Institute, will lead a session on the significance of Holy Week at the Madrid campus.

In these challenging times, when people feel buffeted by the economic crisis, political polarization, and a climate of disillusionment, art can help us discover a profound path that allows us to regain hope for humanity. A serene contemplation of works of art inspired by various moments of Jesus’ Passion not only refines our capacity for aesthetic contemplation but can also shed light on the everyday moments of our lives. It is worth pausing to be mindful of the beauty found in each day.