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IX Encuentro con los Clásicos in Mérida: Exploring Greco-Latin Texts and Contemporary Relevance

Discover this academic series reviewing classical literature and offering expert conferences during Mérida's renowned theatre festival.

The IX Encuentro con los Clásicos brought together experts in Mérida to delve into grecolatin texts presented within the International Classical Theatre Festival. This series offered a unique opportunity to understand how ancient literature addresses enduring themes like power, vengeance, and human insecurities. Attendees participated in insightful conferences and debates, connecting classical works with modern interpretations. The program provided profound insights into history and culture, coordinated by Santiago López Moreda.

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Exhibition summary

This event series, 'IX Encuentro con los Clásicos,' featured a review and analysis of grecolatin texts programmed within the Mérida International Classical Theatre Festival. The series aimed to connect these ancient works to contemporary understanding through expert-led conferences and debates.

Curatorial context

The IX Encuentro con los Clásicos was a series of academic events held from July 22 to 30, 2020, as part of the Mérida International Classical Theatre Festival. The cycle focused on reviewing and analyzing grecolatin texts featured in the festival's program, aiming to draw parallels and provide insights into contemporary issues through the lens of ancient literature. Topics covered included themes of power, human insecurities, leadership solitude, vengeance, and the consequences of war, as explored in classical works. The series featured expert speakers from various universities, including the University of Extremadura, the University of Cádiz, and the University of Évora. Each day presented a specific focus, such as 'Antígona, la rebelión femenina contra el poder,' 'Anfitrión: Plauto y Molière,' 'La comedia de la cestita (Cistellaria) de Plauto,' 'Cayo Julio César: iconografía del poder personal,' and 'Penélope.' The events, coordinated by Santiago López Moreda, took place at the National Museum of Roman Art in Mérida, commencing with a presentation at 7:00 PM followed by a debate.

Admission and ticket notes

Entry was free with a reduced capacity of 30 places. All conferences took place at the National Museum of Roman Art in Mérida at 7:00 PM, followed by a debate. The conference language was Spanish.

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Venue
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jul 22, 2020 – Jul 30, 2020
Artist line / attribution
Coordinated by Santiago López Moreda (Professor of Latin Philology, University of Extremadura), with contributions from experts including Eustaquio Sánchez Salor (Professor Emeritus, University of Extremadura), José María Maestre Maestre (Professor, University of Cádiz; President of the Spanish Society of Latin Studies), Trinidad Nogales Basarrate (Director of the National Museum of Roman Art of Mérida), and Claudia do Amparo Afonso Teixeira (Professor, University of Évora).
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