L'enigma del volto di Cristo: perché lo dipingiamo così? (con Michele Bacci)

We're used to imagining Jesus with long, light hair and a short beard, but the story behind this image is much more complex than we think. Did you know that the Gospels provide no description of his physical appearance? The earliest Christian depictions were extremely diverse, and, paradoxically, St. Paul condemned long hair on men as unseemly. How, then, did this model become the universal model starting in the 9th century? We'll discuss this in an unmissable LIVE session with Michele Bacci, author of the book "The Faces of Christ." With him, we'll explore: The Evolution of Physiognomy: The path that, from Late Antiquity to the end of the Middle Ages, defined the "conventional" face of Jesus. Beauty and Divinity: How Biblical ideas of spirituality and divine mission have influenced art. "Authentic Portraits": We will analyze the texts and images that have fueled the belief in the existence of true portraits of the Savior over the centuries. Cultural Comparisons: We will discover how incredibly similar sacred images have developed in other religions as well. A fascinating journey to understand how the face of Jesus has changed over time, reflecting the hopes, visions, and beliefs of different eras. If you want to discover what lies behind the iconography you thought you knew, you can't miss it! ================================ 📌 Michele Bacci's book, "The Faces of Christ," can be found at this link: https://amzn.to/4bvsflh =============================== 📌 Support our educational project by subscribing to the channel for the cost of a coffee a month—you'll get tons of benefits! Discover them here:    / @raccontidistoria   =============================== 📌 GUEST STORIES - Listen to the podcast on Spotify and all the best platforms to relive the interviews with historians, popularizers, and university professors with whom we shared many curiosities about history: https://open.spotify.com/show/66ZexGd... =============================== 📌 Watch all our previous live shows on YouTube:    / @raccontidistoria   📌 Follow me on Instagram:   / raccontidistoria   📌 Follow me on TikTok:   / raccontidistoria   📌 Follow me on Twitch:   / raccontidistoria   📌 Join the exclusive Telegram group to stay connected with the community and receive notifications about upcoming live streams! Click here: https://t.me/raccontidistoria #MicheleBacci #TheFacetsOfChrist #HistoryOfArt #Iconography #Jesus #MiddleAges #HistoricalPopulation #HistoricalCuriosities #LiveHistory 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to improve? Check out StreamYard and get $10 off! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/60695919...