The 'X Encuentro con los Clásicos' was an enriching series of academic events held in July 2021. It offered an in-depth analysis of profound Greco-Latin texts, drawing connections to pressing contemporary issues. Audiences engaged with themes like envy, power, and fear, guided by esteemed speakers from various universities and the Director of the National Museum of Roman Art. This series provided a unique perspective on cultural history and classical studies.
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The 'X Encuentro con los Clásicos' was a series of lectures, courses, and seminars held in July 2021. It explored universal themes found in Greco-Latin texts, relating them to contemporary issues, and featured experts from various universities and the director of the National Museum of Roman Art.
The 'X Encuentro con los Clásicos' (10th Encounter with the Classics) was a series of academic events held over several days in July 2021. It aimed to provide a revision and analysis of Greco-Latin texts featured in the programming of the Mérida International Classical Theatre Festival, offering a lens to understand contemporary times. Themes such as envy, corruption of power, fears, greed, revenge, and self-interested love were discussed as they appear in classical works. The series included expert speakers from the University of Extremadura, the Universities of Évora and Lisbon, and the director of the National Museum of Roman Art (MNAR), coordinated by a professor from the University of Extremadura. Each lecture was held at the MNAR at 7 PM.
Entry was free until capacity was reached. All lectures were conducted in Spanish and held at the MNAR at 7 PM.
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