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University Art Gallery “Art for All Seasons: Asian Art at Yale” A rich selection of sculpture, paintings, and bronze and ceramic objects is divided into several motifs, giving an overview of Yale’s permanent collection of Asian art. A life-size sculpture portraying Maitreya, Buddha of the Future, greets the visitor at the entrance to the exhibition and introduces objects with a religious theme; the “Sages and Scholars” section includes a 15th-century hanging scroll painting and several paintings of religious and intellectual leaders. Other groupings include ceramics from Neolithic to recent times; early Chinese bronzes and tomb sculpture; and Japanese lacquer boxes and woodblock prints.
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library “Isabelle de Charriere: An International Symposium” Swiss novelist and composer Isabelle de Charriere (1740-1805), who was known for her critical views of aristocratic privilege, moral conventions, religious orthodoxy, and poverty, is the subject of a conference at the Beinecke. The symposium, which will be presented in both English and French, will feature scholars from around the world to discuss the works, ideas, and influence of Mme. de Charriere. Registration is free and open to the public: call 203-432-2969 for more information.
Center for British Art “Paula Rego: Celestina’s House” Considered among the foremost figurative and narrative artists working in Britain today, Paula Rego draws her inspiration from books, films, folk legends, and fairytales, as well as from her own childhood memories and the history of art. In much of her art she addresses the experiences of women and their relationships with others, exploring themes of love and cruelty, desire and disgust, and rebellion and domination. The 73 works on view in “Paula Rego: Celestina’s House” include eight monumental pastels, together with their preparatory drawings and related prints, which provide unique insight into the artist’s creative process.
Yale Repertory Theatre Iphigenia at Aulis, by Euripides; directed by Rebecca Bayla Taichman '01MFA The Greek armada is ready to head for Troy to rescue the stolen Helena, when Artemis calms the seas, thus trapping the ships at Aulis. Agamemnon, commander of the Greek forces, must sacrifice his daughter Iphigenia in order to appease the goddess and gain favorable winds. In this classic drama, Euripides explores the moral complexities of war and the validity of sacrificing the innocent for a greater good.
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