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Mujeres del Pasado. Mujeres del Futuro: A Conference Cycle Exploring Women's History and Societal Roles

Gain multi-focal perspectives on women's lives and their transformative roles throughout successive historical periods.

The 'Mujeres del Pasado. Mujeres del Futuro' conference cycle explores the profound evolution of women throughout history. This series features researchers discussing female roles, achievements, and changing societal positions from early human evolution to the contemporary world. Gain insights into women from ancient societies to modern contexts, providing a comprehensive overview of their contributions.

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Exhibition summary

This conference cycle, held from September 30 to December 15, 2022, explores the evolution of the female gender throughout history. It features a series of talks by researchers discussing women's roles, achievements, and changing societal positions from early human evolution to the contemporary world.

Curatorial context

The Museo Nacional de Arte Romano presents its annual conference cycle for the 2022-2023 academic year, focusing on the multifaceted evolution of women through successive historical periods. Titled 'Mujeres del Pasado. Mujeres del Futuro' (Women of the Past. Women of the Future), the cycle aims to provide a multi-focal perspective on women's lives, daily experiences, and significant achievements as their roles have transformed throughout history. A lineup of researchers will share their recent work, offering insights into women from antiquity to the present day. Topics covered range from the biology of childbirth in human evolution and the position of women in prehistoric and ancient societies (Egypt, Greece, Iberia) to explorations of iconic figures like Hatshepsut and the Dama de Elche, as well as examining women in Tartessos and Celtic societies. The series includes talks on the perception of gender in ancient cultures and the historical representation of women, providing a comprehensive overview of women's contributions and experiences across diverse historical contexts.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission is free until full capacity is reached. Talks are also available on the MNAR YouTube channel the day after the event.

Mujeres del Pasado. Mujeres del Futuro key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 30, 2022 – Dec 15, 2022
Artist line / attribution
This is a conference cycle featuring various speakers and researchers, including Prof. Dr. Juan Luis Arsuaga, Prof. Dr. Martín Almagro-Gorbea, Dra. Pilar Fatás, Dr. José Manuel Galán, Dra. Rubí Sanz, Prof. Dr. José Miguel Serrano, Dra. Margarita Moreno Conde, Prof. Dr. Manel García Sánchez, Dra. Trinidad Tortosa, Dres. Sebastián Celestino and Esther Rodríguez, and Prof. Dr. Luis Berrocal.
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