Greek Myth in Art I: Homer in Painting & Film 

In this study we’ll read selected passages from Homer and look at the great visual artworks they have inspired. Then we will discuss Christopher Nolan’s recently released Odyssey film (opening in the US and UK in July).

The episodes we will consider are: The Sirens, Circe, Polyphemus, and Scylla and Charybdis from The Odyssey; and from The Iliad the death of Hector and the scene between Priam and Achilles. Here is a preview of the visual art we will discuss.

JOINING DETAILS:

• Four-meeting study, live on Zoom, led by Sean Forester
• Tuesdays 6.00-8.00 pm (UK time), 11, 18, 25 August & 1 September 2026 
• You may use any translation of The Iliad and Odyssey you prefer. 
• £160 for four two-hour meetings