Allison Grenda (M.A., ‘20) will give a public lecture at the Pence Gallery as part of their Art History Lecture Series.  “The Parthenon Through the Ages: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Controversies” is scheduled for Saturday, March 23 from 1-2 pm via Zoom

Originally built in the 5th century BCE as a temple to the goddess Athena, the Parthenon in Athens has undergone multiple drastic evolutions over the past two and a half millennia. In this talk, Grenda, now a PhD Candidate, History of Art, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, will trace the history of the monument and explore how its architectural and ideological changes have repeatedly placed it at the center of conflict, controversy, and most recently, debates over cultural patrimony.

Registration is required.

On April 16, Professor Talinn Grigor will give a public lecture on “‘Minor’ Architects” for this Art History Lecture Series