From the Mona Lisa to “selfies,” this salon will explore the artists’ and sitters’ intent, memorialization, branding, the influence of social trends, and other critical issues in portraiture using works from the Benton’s current exhibition and permanent collection.

Panelists:
Pamela Bramble, Associate Professor of Painting at UConn Michael Bradford, Professor, Head of Dramatic Arts at UConn Susan Spiggle, Professor Emeritus from the Department of Marketing at UConn.

Moderator:
Veronica Makowsky, Professor of English and Women’s Studies at UConn.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please leave a message at 860-486-4520 at least 5 days before the event.