An Ackland Odyssey

How have artists represented the characters from Homer’s Odyssey through the centuries? How do images translate and adapt the words from this epic poem for new, diverse audiences?

Professors Timothy Shea and Hérica Valladares, both from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of Classics with adjunct appointments in the Department of Art and Art History, will lead a seminar-style discussion focusing on works from the museum’s collection, ranging from an ancient Greek vase fragment to a twentieth-century lithograph by American artist Benton Spruance.

Free, registration required via the Ackland’s events webpage. 

This event is part of UNC–Chapel Hill’s Campus Life Experience (CLE) program. Students who attend can scan the QR code provided at the event to receive CLE credit.

Image credit: Unidentified artist, Greek, “Fragment of Bell Krater with Heads of Paris and Helen,” 340-320 BCE, terracotta, 3 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (9.9 x 20 cm). Ackland Art Museum, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Gift of Professors Henry and Sara Immerwahr, 77.6.10.