Multifaceted: Women’s Contribution to Ancient Greek and Roman Society

Presentation Type

Oral Presentation

Keywords

Undergraduate, research, Ancient Greece, art, women

Department

Art and Art History

Major

Art History

Abstract

In an attempt to broaden the art historical canon, my research uncovers the multifaceted responsibilities and roles of women in Ancient Greek and Roman civilization. Through deconstructing artworks, such as the mourning imagery on lekythoi, and investigating funerary practices, I expose the greater role of Ancient Greek and Roman women in their community. In previous research on these male-dominated eras, women are often disregarded or overlooked because their contribution to society is viewed as insignificant. However, in art history, all art and history comprise the discipline; the prevailing focus on male activities should not constitute the entirety of Ancient Greek and Roman studies.

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Cynthia Colburn

Funding Source or Research Program

Academic Year Undergraduate Research Initiative

Presentation Session

Session B

Location

Plaza Classroom 190

Start Date

24-3-2017 4:15 PM

End Date

24-3-2017 4:30 PM

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Multifaceted: Women’s Contribution to Ancient Greek and Roman Society

Plaza Classroom 190

In an attempt to broaden the art historical canon, my research uncovers the multifaceted responsibilities and roles of women in Ancient Greek and Roman civilization. Through deconstructing artworks, such as the mourning imagery on lekythoi, and investigating funerary practices, I expose the greater role of Ancient Greek and Roman women in their community. In previous research on these male-dominated eras, women are often disregarded or overlooked because their contribution to society is viewed as insignificant. However, in art history, all art and history comprise the discipline; the prevailing focus on male activities should not constitute the entirety of Ancient Greek and Roman studies.