The Dinner Party , her best-known work, is a symbolic table setting for an imaginary gathering of the most celebrated women in Western civilization. It has been exhibited since 1979 in six countries. The exhibit will include selections from his papers and other memorabilia housed in the Lilly Library. Hours for the exhibit are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Exploring the subjectivity and impact of beauty will be the focus of two exhibits at IU's School of Fine Arts Gallery.
All events are free and open to the public.
In presenting these exhibits together, the SoFA Gallery is attempting to analyze the significance of beauty and its connotations, reveal the differences in individual perceptions of beauty, and offer insight into both historical and contemporary art. In addition, these explorations might help us understand the role that beauty plays in determining whether art is considered good, successful or valuable. Posters from China's Cultural Revolution' will continue at IU's School of Fine Arts Gallery through Oct. 3. During this decade, the poster reached its pinnacle of influence as a form of mass media. Most had a political message that promoted public health and other social campaigns.