Bread on Serbian Medieval Frescoes

20 November at Dom Evrema Grujiča

Lecture and tasting: “Bread on Serbian Medieval Frescoes”

The event is dedicated to the history of gastronomy, art, and everyday traditions of Serbia. Art historians Marina Lukić-Cvetić and Lidia Cvetić will explain which grains were used to bake bread and what role it played at the rulers’ courts and in the daily life of ordinary people. During the lecture, using examples of famous frescoes — the “Last Supper” in Studenica, the “Royal Feast” in Resava and the “Wedding at Cana” in Kalenić — the speakers will analyze how banquets were depicted in that era. After the lecture, participants will be invited to a tasting.

Specialists from the museum “slatka kuća Cvetića” will recreate several types of medieval bread inspired by the frescoes, which guests will be able to sample and discuss with the lecturers.