Art History Lecture Series
Sunday, March 8, 2026
2:00 pm
MAC Auditorium
Cost: Suggested $10 donation, registration not required
In this 4-lecture series, Dr. Shimizu looks how images of Venus and her legacy has shaped ideals of beauty, love, and woman hood across centuries of art.
March 8 - Venus through the Feminist Lens
Historically, Venus represented the ideal woman as beautiful, fertile, and good. This lecture will take a look at feminist artists who, in response, appropriated the figure of Venus - and Botticelii's version of it - to challenge traditional and contemporary cultural standards.
Image: Hannah Wilke, Venus Pareve, 1982-84. Sculpture.
About the Program: Dr. Meredith Shimizu, Professor of Art History at Whitworth University, transports us across time and space in this lively lecture series at the MAC. These lectures delve into the significance of various art movements, key artists, and provide an understanding of the art's impact on society and history. Only one hour long, they are great for art enthusiasts, students, and life-long learners to deepen your appreciation and knowledge of art. Find out more about Dr. Shimizu, including past lecture topics, here.
Check out the other lectures in this series!
October 12 - RESCHEDULED Botticelli and the Birth of Venus
Please note: This is a free program, no registration required. By making a payment on this page you are making a donation to help support this and other educational programs. Thank you for your donation!
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