At the next Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities event, University of California–Santa Cruz Distinguished Professor of Classics Mary-Kay Gamel will explore how Medea has been depicted in drama, poetry, visual art, music and film.
Ever since Euripides staged his drama Medea in 431 BCE—a play about marital passion, betrayal and explosive revenge—the character of Medea has been called everything from a barbarian to a heroine.
Gamel will explore how Medea has been depicted in the arts and how—even in an era in which graphic violence is prevalent throughout media—the play continues to intrigue, haunt and disturb audiences.
Her presentation, “Metamorphoses of Medea” will be held Friday, Nov. 14, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Clark Hall, Room 309.
The event is free and open to the public. Online registration is recommended.At the next Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities event, University of California–Santa Cruz Distinguished Professor of Classics Mary-Kay Gamel will explore how Medea has been depicted in drama, poetry, visual art, music and film.
Ever since Euripides staged his drama Medea in 431 BCE—a play about marital passion, betrayal and explosive revenge—the character of Medea has been called everything from a barbarian to a heroine.
Gamel will explore how Medea has been depicted in the arts and how—even in an era in which graphic violence is prevalent throughout media—the play continues to intrigue, haunt and disturb audiences.
Her presentation, “Metamorphoses of Medea” will be held Friday, Nov. 14, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Clark Hall, Room 309.
The event is free and open to the public. Online registration is recommended.
