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Philosophy Club Meeting: Identity in Western Portraiture

November 29, 2022
Submitted By: Brian David Skelly

Identity in Western Portraiture

Please join us in Auerbach 320 or online this Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., for our next meeting of the UHart Philosophy Club as Art Major Warren Parton presents “Identity in Western Portraiture."

Although a somewhat idealized version of it was prevalent in ancient Egypt, portraiture did not become common in ancient Greece until the Alexandrian era. Until then, the focus had been on ideal figures. And it wasn’t until the Renaissance that self-portraiture became common. Clearly, retention of a visual record played a role in motivating portraiture at least until the advent of photography. But other motives also seem to have been at play.  This genre of art will be explored from a historical perspective with examples keying on the notion of identity.  

To join the meeting online click here. If you have trouble joining, call Brian Skelly at 413-273-2273.

An ongoing weekly tradition at the University since 2001, the University of Hartford Philosophy Club is a place where students, professors, and people from the community at large meet as peers. Sometimes presentations are given, followed by discussion. Other times, topics are hashed out by the whole group.  

Presenters may be students, professors, or people from the community. Anyone can offer to present a topic. The mode of presentation may be as formal or informal as the presenter chooses. 

Please be a part of us as we continue this great tradition online!

For more information, please contact Brian Skelly: bskelly@hartford.edu