7.0383 NEH Summer Seminars (2/75)
Elaine Brennan (EDITORS@BROWNVM.BITNET)
Sun, 9 Jan 1994 22:00:28 EST
Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 7, No. 0383. Sunday, 9 Jan 1994.
(1) Date: Mon, 3 Jan 1994 18:02 EST (61 lines)
From: MMARVIN@LUCY.WELLESLEY.EDU
Subject: NEH SUMMER SEMINAR FOR COLLEGE TEACHERS
(2) Date: Tue, 04 Jan 94 20:27:34 EST (14 lines)
From: alan ryan <AJRYAN@PUCC>
Subject: NEH Seminar
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Date: Mon, 3 Jan 1994 18:02 EST
From: MMARVIN@LUCY.WELLESLEY.EDU
Subject: NEH SUMMER SEMINAR FOR COLLEGE TEACHERS
NEH SUMMER SEMINAR FOR COLLEGE TEACHERS
AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME
JUNE 6-JULY 22, 1994
Topic: "The Roman Art of Emulation"
Directors: Elaine Gazda (University of Michigan), Miranda Marvin (Wellesley
College).
Venue: American Academy in Rome
The seminar will test some new approaches to the phenomenon of
Roman emulation of Greek classical sculpture. Instead of seeing Roman
artists as mechanical copyists, one current of contemporary scholarship
sees them as the first neo-classicists. Rather than literal copies, a
surprising number of their works are being recognized as new creations in
the manner of the Greek masters the Romans so much admired.
In twice-weekly discussion sesions and on visits to sites and
museums, participants will explore this new model of Roman-Greek relations.
The seminar will trace the history of the scholarship on Roman art that
led to the position that virtually all Roman "Idealplastik" consists of
literal copies of lost Greek works. It will examine the evidence for
copying (including a hands-on workshop in a sculptor's studio). It will
discuss Roman rhetorical education and translations and imitations of Greek
literary genres to understand better the intellectual climate of thought in
which the sculptures were made. The notion of originality as a value will
be examined critically. Comparative evidence from later periods---
especially the Renaissance and Neo-Classical eras---will help participants
understand an era in which imitation of earlier models was standard. The
concern of contemporary art theory with issues of originality and
reproduction will form a useful framework for much of the discussion.
This seminar is intended for classicists, classical archaeologists,
and art historians who specialize in ancient art as well as those who work
in later periods in whi{h the imitation of earlier (especially classical)
models is a significant issue. Artists and art critics with an interest in
classical art and artistic emulation in general are also welcome.
ELIGIBILITY: The NEH Summer Seminars for College teachers are primarily
intended for individuals who teach undergraduate courses full or part-time
at two-, four-, or five-year colleges and universities. Independent
scholars and scholars employed by museums and other organizations are also
eligible and encouraged to apply. Teachers in PhD granting departments are
, however, not normally eligible. Applicants must have completed
professional training by March 1, 1994. Degree candidates are not eligible
nor are former students of the directors. Applicants must be U.S.
citizens, native residents of U.S. jurisdictions, or foreign nationals who
have been residing in the United States or its jurisdictions for at least
the three years immediately preceding the application deadline. PLease
note also that individuals may apply to no more than two summer seminars in
any one year.
FURTHER INFORMATION: The deadline for receipt of applications is MARCH 1,
1994. For detailed information about the seminar and application
information, please contact: Professor Elaine K. Gazda, Kelsey Museum of
Archaeology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-1390. Tel:313-
763-3555, FAX 313-763-8976. Please address e-mail queries to Professor
Miranda Marvin at: MMARVIN@LUCY.WELLESLEY.EDU.
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Date: Tue, 04 Jan 94 20:27:34 EST
From: alan ryan <AJRYAN@PUCC>
Subject: NEH Seminar
Alan Ryan, Department of Politics, Prince ton University, is giving an
NEH summer seminar for college teachers, July 3-29 1994, on "Liberty and
Democracy in Mill and Tocqueville." The seminar is open to college
teachers and other scholars in politics, history, philosophy, and other
relevant fields. Details and application forms from Alan Ryan; by e-mail
to ajryan@pucc.princeton.edu, phone to (609) 258-4752, fax to 258-4772,
mail to the above address.
Many thanks
Alan Ryan