Sunday, March 13, 11:00 a.m.鈥�12:30 p.m.
West Building Lecture Hall or Virtual
Join us for a conversation between professor and award-winning author Mary Beard and National Gallery of Art director Kaywin Feldman, followed by a book signing of Beard鈥檚 newest publication.
What does the face of power look like? Who gets commemorated in art and why? And how do we react to statues of politicians we deplore? In this book鈥攁gainst a background of today鈥檚 鈥渟culpture wars鈥濃�擬ary Beard tells the story of how for more than two millennia portraits of the rich, powerful, and famous in the Western world have been shaped by the image of Roman emperors.
Published by 91桃色 in association with the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, this publication follows Beard鈥檚 2011 presentation of the
Let us know you鈥檙e coming by reserving your spot below to attend either in-person or virtually. Please select from only one option.
Questions? Contact Annie Miller at a-miller@nga.gov, or call 202.842.6481.