This comprehensive conference series, "Mujeres del Pasado. Mujeres del Futuro," explores the nuanced understanding of female existence in Roman society. It covers diverse topics from the Roman Republic through imperial dynasties, including businesswomen, religious roles, and social mobility. The lectures aim to illuminate figures often overlooked, from powerful empresses to ordinary women. They also examine their portrayal in historical memory and public life.
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This conference series, running from January to May 2023, delves into the multifaceted roles of women in Roman society, from the Republic through imperial dynasties. It examines figures of power, businesswomen, women from provincial elites, and those of humble origins, offering a broad perspective on Roman female existence.
The Museo Nacional de Arte Romano presents "Mujeres del Pasado. Mujeres del Futuro" (Women of the Past. Women of the Future) in 2023, a comprehensive lecture series that builds on the museum's long-standing tradition of researching Roman women. Spanning from the Roman Republic to the Julio-Claudian and Flavian dynasties, and including women from provincial elites in Hispania, the series aims to provide a broad and nuanced understanding of female existence in Roman society. Topics covered include empresarial women like Eumachia, the religious roles of women, social ascents from humble backgrounds, and the public presence and citizenship of women. The series features individual and collective examples of women's lives, focusing on both real-life experiences and their portrayal in historical memory. It seeks to bring to light figures often overlooked, from empresses and powerful matrons to ordinary women navigating daily life in a complex society. Individual lectures will cover specific historical periods, dynasties, and themes such as women's involvement in business, religion, social mobility, and their representation in art and public life.
Admission is free until capacity is reached. Lectures are also available on the museum's YouTube channel the day after the event.
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