The Westerly Historical Society Sunday Lecture Series presents Lido Mochetti: Color & Light - the Stained Glass at Christ Church

Description

Lido Mochetti, Owner of Classic Framers, Westerly, will give a talk on the stained glass windows of Christ Episcopal Church. These works span the period from 1892 to 1978. From Lido?s informative brochure of the history of the church?s stained glass, the styles of the windows ?represent either the Victorian style of descriptive realism or the flat stylized designs derived from medieval stained glass.? The windows are placed in chronological sequence beginning with Old Testament figures on the east side of the nave, continuing with events in the life of Jesus, and ending with New Testament figures on the west side of the nave. The high altar window, which engulfs almost the entire south wall, shows designs of The Nativity, Crucifixion, and Resurrection, and Christ as universal ruler. Lido will describe the history of the windows, and the involvement of several prominent Westerly families in their installation. Mr. Mochetti, a local art and architectural historian, has a degree in history and has authored several publications on historical topics in town.