The Body Image Project: Beauty as a Relative Concept
Larry Kirkwood
Tuesday, 23 Mar 2004 at 12:00 pm – Pioneer Room, Memorial Union
Also, Wednesday March 24, 7 p.m., Pioneer Room. Artist Larry Kirkwood of Kansas City will present the history of "The Body Image Project." Approximately 20 casts of male and female figures created by the artist will be on display. He will discuss challenges involved in the use of the human form as subject matter and misconceptions arising from the use of the term "visual beauty" in relation to the body.
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
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