Campus Events (page 18)
Jutta Sperling: “Perversions of Piety: Pero and Cimone in German Reformation Art”
In Reformation Germany, the ancient theme of Pero and Cimone — dating back to an anecdote in Valerius Maximus’ Memorable Deeds and Sayings of the Romans (31 CE) — became popular as an allegory of piety, perversion, and paradox. In Maximus’ story, Pero embodies the concept of “filial piety,” insofar as she engages in the heroic act of breastfeeding her own father in prison, condemned to death by starvation for a capital crime. As I will argue in my talk, the eroticizing, even pornographic rendering of the theme by Reformation artists explores the slipperiness of the signifying scene in the visual arts at a time when pictorial representations were thought to veil rather than reveal meaning, and when writing was emphasized as as a medium of unambiguous transparency.
Read MoreJack Zipes and David Kaplan Discuss “Fairy Tales and Film” at Scripps College
Jack Zipes, professor emeritus of German and comparative literature at the University of Minnesota, and writer/director David Kaplan share their perspectives on film and the literary tradition of fairy tales at Scripps College on October 5 and 6.
Read MoreStaceyann Chin presents her memoir and poetry at Scripps College
Artist and political activist Staceyann Chin presents her memoir reading and poetry at Scripps College’s Balch Auditorium on Thursday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Read MoreHeidi Latsky Dance Company Performs “GIMP” at Scripps College
Critically acclaimed choreographer Heidi Latsky brings her unique dance performance, “GIMP,” to Scripps College’s Garrison Theater Wednesday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m.
Read MoreDala Performs at Scripps College’s Levitt on the Lawn Concert Series
Canadian acoustic pop duo Dala performs on Friday, October 1, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Scripps College’s Bowling Green as part of the Levitt on the Lawn concert series. The outdoor concert is free and open to the public.
Read MoreScripps College Hosts "Live Documentary" Utopia in Four Movements
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Green narrates from his documentary “Utopia in Four Movements” with live musical accompaniment at Scripps College’s Garrison Theater on Tuesday, September 21.
Read MorePulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist and Author Sheryl WuDunn to Speak at Scripps College
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sheryl WuDunn speaks about turning oppression into opportunity for women at Scripps College Thursday, September 16.
Read MoreThe Spring Standards to Perform at Scripps College's Levitt on the Lawn Concert Series
Multi-instrumentalists and harmonists The Spring Standards will perform September 3 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Scripps College’s Bowling Green as part of the Levitt on the Lawn concert series. The outdoor concert is free and open to the public.
Read MoreScripps College Vice President and Treasurer James Manifold to Retire
James H. Manifold, vice president of business affairs and treasurer of the College, will retire June 30, 2011, after almost 30 years of service to Scripps College. The search to find his replacement will begin this fall.
Read MoreClaremont Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Mariachi Concert
Scripps College hosts the annual Cinco de Mayo Mariachi Concert on May 5, 2010 at 7:30pm at the Garrison Theater on the Scripps College campus.
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