The Last Supper is not just a painting of a religious event, it is an emotional symphony of body language, especially in today’s age of social media and Zoom calls.
One Minute, One Masterpiece, One Modern Idea
Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper shows Jesus and his 12 apostles in the dramatic aftermath when he declares “one of you will betray me” creating psychological shock-waves all around him. There is a theatrical thriller unfolding around the table.
Disbelief, confusion, fear, sadness, guilt, desperation, secrecy, resignation and on and on displayed in attitudes, gestures, and gazes. The multitude of symbols and reactions on display show us the nature of our story as human beings. Then or now when we don’t know the truth and actual facts, we read meaning through non-verbal reactions and symbols.
What is behind that Instagram smile?
And that is why it matters.
Season 1, Day 2/30
To Reflect: Are you influenced by initial reactions?
