Depictions of Carnivals, Festivals and Celebrations as Rites of Passage

* Free to Attend * Art History Talk

Carnivals, festivals, and celebrations function as rites of passage by temporarily suspending usual social order and roles, allowing for a period of transition from one state (e.g., secular life) to another (e.g., a more solemn religious observance). They often mark seasonal changes, celebrate fertility, and provide a communal space for collective experience through music, dance, and costume, preparing individuals and communities for new beginnings. We will look how such rites of passage have been featured in artworks from different periods and styles.

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