# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Art History Lecture Series - Venus through the Feminist Lens
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Art History Lecture Series
Sunday, March 8, 2026
2:00 pm

MAC Auditorium
Cost: Suggested $10 donation, registration not required


In this 4-lecture series, Dr. Shimizu looks how images of Venus and her legacy has shaped ideals of beauty, love, and woman hood across centuries of art. 

March 8 - Venus through the Feminist Lens

Historically, Venus represented the ideal woman as beautiful, fertile, and good. This lecture will take a look at feminist artists who, in response, appropriated the figure of Venus - and Botticelii's version of it - to challenge traditional and contemporary cultural standards. 

Image: Hannah Wilke, Venus Pareve, 1982-84. Sculpture.

About the Program: Dr. Meredith Shimizu, Professor of Art History at Whitworth University, transports us across time and space in this lively lecture series at the MAC. These lectures delve into the significance of various art movements, key artists, and provide an understanding of the art's impact on society and history. Only one hour long, they are great for art enthusiasts, students, and life-long learners to deepen your appreciation and knowledge of art.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/spokane/art-history-lecture-series-venus-through-the-feminist-lens/200029688369748
- **Event Categories**: art, contests, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 56

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Spokane
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
- **lat**: 47.656841184135
- **long**: -117.44539560544
- **full address**: The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W 1st Ave,Spokane,WA,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Art History Lecture Series - Venus through the Feminist Lens being held?
  - **A:** Art History Lecture Series - Venus through the Feminist Lens takes place on Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W 1st Ave,Spokane,WA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Art History Lecture Series - Venus through the Feminist Lens?
  - **A:** Art History Lecture Series - Venus through the Feminist Lens is organized by The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Art History Lecture Series - Venus through the Feminist Lens is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Spokane, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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