Teaching the Body: Opening Reception

Opening reception of "Teaching the Body: Artistic Anatomy in the American Academy, from Copley, Rimmer, and Eakins to Contemporary Artists." Teaching the Body explores the intersections between the fields of art and medicine and contextualizes the study of artistic anatomy within American art academies in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, from the first anatomy text of John Singleton Copley, created in 1756, to the contemporary works of Kiki Smith and others. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the BU Center for the Humanities.

When 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Building 855 Commonwealth Avenue
Room Boston University Art Gallery
Contact Email buch@bu.edu
Contact Organization BU Center for the Humanities
Fees Free