International Symposium Venus Today

09 - 10 Duben

9. dubna, 10:00 - 10. dubna, 14:30

Fakulta designu a umění Ladislava Sutnara ZČU, Univerzitní 28, Plzeň, sál Multilab

Venus in historical and contemporary perspective will be the subject of an international symposium organized by the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art. It will be attended by leading experts from the fields of archaeology, philosophy, theory and history of art and semiotics.

Enter: free of charge (registration required)
Intended for: professional and general public and students of archaeology, philosophy, theory and history of art and semiotics
More information at https://www.fdu.zcu.cz/cs/Research/SpecialEvents/Venus-Today

We would like to invite you to an international symposium focused on Venus from the perspective of archaeology, philosophy, art theory and contemporary art. The event will bring together leading experts from various fields to present fascinating perspectives on this iconic motif.

The programme includes thematic blocks:

Day One (9 April):

    Venus of Věstonice and Archaeology in Art
    The Venus in art history and philosophy
    Presentation of student projects

Second day (10 April):

    Venus today - images of femininity in contemporary art
    Queer perspectives and the appropriation of femininity
    Other student presentations

Among the distinguished speakers will be Jiří Svoboda (Institute of Archaeology of the CAS), Jan Bažant (CAS) and Martina Pachmanová (UMPRUM).

The symposium will offer a unique opportunity to understand the meaning and transformations of the image of Venus from prehistory to the present, including feminist interpretations and alternative representations.

Admission is conditional upon registration via the registration form.

The Venus Today project is supported by the Statutory City of Pilsen and the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.