Let's Talk About Love... Medieval Love!

902 4th Avenue,Bethlehem PA 18018

14 February, 2023

Description

Tristan & Isolde is one of the most celebrated Celtic legends, retold by many in a variety of formats since the Middle Ages. It is the basis for many of the Aurthurian legends that introduce us to the concepts revolving around medieval chivalry and love. Come take a step back into the Middle Ages to explore the origins of chivalry and courtly love through the legend of Tristan and Isolde with literature and art. Then we will fast forward to the 21st century and watch the 2006 movie adaptation of the legend by Ridley and Tony Scott, witnessing how chivalry and love intertwine and war with each other. *Introduction of the concepts of Chivalry and Courtly Love using the medieval Code of Chivalry and its influence on courtly love. *Artistic representation of Chivalry and Courtly Love *The Celtic Legend of Tristan & Isolde: Origins,History, and Summary of Story *View the 2006 film Tristan & Isolde (2 hours and 5 minutes) *How does the film modify the original legend and address chivalry and love?