Forum for European Philosophy public lecture

Date: Thursday 14 March 2013 
Time: 6.30-8pm 
Venue: Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building
Speaker: Professor David Ferris

This lecture will argue that painting, rather than retreat from the transformation of the visual image announced by photography, has now become photography’s most important interpreter.

David Ferris is professor of humanities and comparative literature at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Suggested hashtag for this event for Twitter users: #LSEpainting

This event is free and open to all with no ticket required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. For any queries email j.cardinale@lse.ac.uk or call 020 7955 7539.

Slides

A copy of David Ferris' powerpoint presentation is available to download. Download 'Why Painting Matters' (pdf).

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