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The exhibition "Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection" features many superb representations of gods and goddesses from the Greco-Roman pantheon. In this discussion, exhibition co-curators Lisa A. Çakmak and Katharine Raff explore themes of classical mythology in artworks from the show and the Art Institute’s collection.
Their discussion moves across time, considering the era when these deities were worshipped as part of a living religious tradition as well as the centuries long after, when artists of a different age were inspired by the power and poetry of ancient myth.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Greek and Roman mythology or looking for a refresher on the subject, this program will present new perspectives on these perennially fascinating stories.
This program is generously supported by the Mary Soleiman Lecture Fund.
The exhibition "Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection" features many superb representations of gods and goddesses from the Greco-Roman pantheon. In this discussion, exhibition co-curators Lisa A. Çakmak and Katharine Raff explore themes of classical mythology in artworks from the show and the Art Institute’s collection.
Their discussion moves across time, considering the era when these deities were worshipped as part of a living religious tradition as well as the centuries long after, when artists of a different age were inspired by the power and poetry of ancient myth.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Greek and Roman mythology or looking for a refresher on the subject, this program will present new perspectives on these perennially fascinating stories.
This program is generously supported by the Mary Soleiman Lecture Fund.
