LIVE YOUTUBE The Lyrics of al-Andalus: Wine, Desire, the Garden, and Love of God
Poetry was arguably the outstanding manifestation of the culture of al-Andalus. It held a potent aesthetic appeal to Muslims, Christians, and Jews alike.
Through discussion of exemplary poems, this talk will explore the thematic range of spellbinding Andalusian Arabic and Hebrew lyrics on human and divine love, the beauty of nature, the pleasures of wine, and poems of praise and lament.
FREE ADMISSION
Sun Mar 8, 2026, 3pm
This talk will be recorded for placement on the Archaeology Now YouTube Channel. Participants in the live broadcast have the opportunity to interact with the speaker.
