"Challenging the Myths of Art History: A Symposium in Honor of Linda Seidel"

Sunday, February 13, 2011 (weekend of the College Art Association meeting)
9:30am-5:30pm, followed by a reception
Fordham University's Lincoln Center Campus
113 West 60th Street, New York City
12th Floor Lounge, Lowenstein Building

This one-day symposium celebrates the career of Linda Seidel, an influential scholar of medieval art history and inspiring teacher. Professor Seidel’s research often aimed at debunking art historical myths, as is evident in her books on Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini portrait, rider imagery at Aquitaine, and artistic identity at Autun. Her interest in pivotal figures and moments in the history and historiography of medieval art continues to be pioneering and to inspire many generations of art historians in many fields.

The program features lectures by four distinguished scholars of medieval and early modern art, Madeline Caviness, Anne Derbes, Andrée Hayum, and Christine Verzar. In addition, a series of brief presentations by former students celebrates Professor Seidel's legacy as a teacher and scholar.

Registration is Free if completed by February 8, 2011. (Registration after February 8 will incur a $10 fee.)

For a complete program and to register go to: http://www.fordham.edu/mvst/conference11/arthistory/index.html