Rediscovering ancient women

Aspasia, Socrates’ lover and teacher, and Clodia, Catullus’s lover and Muse

Armand D'Angour (Univ. of Oxford)

A table set for one person with tablecloth, plate, cutlery, drinking cup and colorful dish. The word "Aspasia" on the edge of the cloth.

Judy Chicago (American, b. 1939). The Dinner Party (Aspasia place setting), 1974–79. Mixed media: ceramic, porcelain, textile. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Foundation, 2002.10. © Judy Chicago. Photograph by Jook Leung Photography.

Armand D'Angour is Professor of Classics at the University of Oxford.

The event is open to the public, and all interested parties are cordially invited to attend. A Zoom link will be provided via the Classics Seminar mailing list. If you would like to subscribe to the list (or present at the seminar), please get in touch with Tor Ivar Østmoe. Following the presentation, we will gather at Café Eckers for drinks and further informal discussions. Everyone is welcome to join (please note that expenses are not covered by the seminar).

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Faggruppe klassiske språk/Classics Division
Published Feb. 27, 2025 7:45 PM - Last modified Oct. 2, 2025 12:44 PM