One of West’s great masterpieces, this work depicts an act of piety and defiance by a Roman matron. We discuss the American-born West’s remarkable career and how he captured the heroine’s story.
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Let This Be a Lesson: Heroes, Heroines, and Narrative in Paintings at Yale
Lecture Seven
In this semester-long lecture series, take a close look at eleven important paintings from Yale’s art museums representing scenes from history, myth, scripture, and literature. The lectures trace the tradition of history painting from the Renaissance through the 21st century, examining its rise to official dominance, its fall from privilege in the eras of Realism and abstract art, and its subsequent reappearance in contemporary art.
Lectures are free and open to the public; no registration required.
* In addition, special discussion sections with Walsh and others will be held in front of the paintings on lecture days at 12:30 and 3:00 pm. Space is limited; registration required. To register, please call 203.432.9525.