Father King’s Conversations: George Ferzoco
10 June 2009
Father Robert King, the Catholic Chaplain to the University of Bristol and Clifton Diocese Vocations Director, begins his new weekly podcast series exploring faith and culture today (10 June). A new episode of ‘Father King’s Conversations’ will be online every Wednesday only on cliftondiocese.com. Father Robert will in conversation with leading thinkers and local people who enrich our lives through their cultural work. Father Robert gets the series underway now by talking with George Ferzoco.
In the first episode of my new podcast series George Ferzoco a research fellow in medieval religious culture at the University of Bristol, discusses his interest in the medieval world. He describes the complexity of the medieval mind and the communal take on the world as expressed in visual imagery. Art and architecture allow a clear glimpse of a startlingly playful medieval culture. The jocular antics of demons and the gargoyle’s grotesque gaze present a sharp contrast to the perceived sobriety of the Middle Ages.
George’s exploration of visual culture extends to today’s world. An avid photographer, he sees the images he captures as a valuable archival record.
Ironically, it was the film ‘La Dolce Vita’ that introduced the word ‘paparazzi’ to English-speaking audiences. Although George doesn’t necessarily admire this technique, he does have a profound admiration for the film’s director Federico Fellini. While Fellini’s films fall in and out of vogue many contemporary film directors claim to have been inspired by his innovative approach to film. Fellini invites the viewer to see the world through his eyes. In addition to providing entertainment, this functions as a visual and cultural didactic.
You can listen to our podcast in the multimedia panel on the right. Next week I’m joined by Father John Owen, the Catholic Chaplain at the University of Cardiff.
Father Robert King
Father Robert King, the Catholic Chaplain to the University of Bristol and Clifton Diocese Vocations Director, begins his new weekly podcast series exploring faith and culture today (10 June). A new episode of ‘Father King’s Conversations’ will be online every Wednesday only on cliftondiocese.com. Father Robert will in conversation with leading thinkers and local people who enrich our lives through their cultural work. Father Robert gets the series underway now by talking with George Ferzoco.
In the first episode of my new podcast series George Ferzoco a research fellow in medieval religious culture at the University of Bristol, discusses his interest in the medieval world. He describes the complexity of the medieval mind and the communal take on the world as expressed in visual imagery. Art and architecture allow a clear glimpse of a startlingly playful medieval culture. The jocular antics of demons and the gargoyle’s grotesque gaze present a sharp contrast to the perceived sobriety of the Middle Ages.
George’s exploration of visual culture extends to today’s world. An avid photographer, he sees the images he captures as a valuable archival record.
Ironically, it was the film ‘La Dolce Vita’ that introduced the word ‘paparazzi’ to English-speaking audiences. Although George doesn’t necessarily admire this technique, he does have a profound admiration for the film’s director Federico Fellini. While Fellini’s films fall in and out of vogue many contemporary film directors claim to have been inspired by his innovative approach to film. Fellini invites the viewer to see the world through his eyes. In addition to providing entertainment, this functions as a visual and cultural didactic.
You can listen to our podcast in the multimedia panel on the right. Next week I’m joined by Father John Owen, the Catholic Chaplain at the University of Cardiff.
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