Marriages forms the subject of this second lecture, in which the prints and paintings of Luther's friend, Lucas Cranach, among others, poke fun at some inappropriate matches. In this final lecture, Stewart will discuss Nuremberg spinning bees, occasions when women met in groups to create the thread from which the town's renowned linen was manufactured. Town fathers worried about the propriety of these gatherings, which often took place in tavern meeting rooms. In this presentation, Stewart uses works by artist Sebald Beham. The College of Arts and Sciences, history department, art department, Academic Affairs office and the University Research office will sponsor the lectures.
All lectures are free and open to the public.