Conference about History of Arts / Art and Commitment : Artistic and Citizen Expressions

%AB God made the food; the devil, the seasoning. %BB
James Joyce
It seems only natural that food should occupy a prominent place %E0 on the menu of art history. While
eating is a physiological reality shared by all, food and its representation are
also fundamental ingredients of human cultural identity.
Whether it is a vehicle for sacrifice, an offering, a divine incarnation, a sign of wealth,
or even an emblem of globalization, we eat symbols!
So here’s what’s on the menu for you tonight: variations on still lifes, a medley
of cultural symbols, a pop-edible farandole, gourmet vanities, and other
artistic delights…

• Topics: Creative arts/plastic arts, Gastronomy
• Type: Cultural