Beauty and ugliness as the origin of empathy
When:
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Venue:
Birkbeck Main Building, Malet Street
No booking required
How do we respond to art with body, mind or feelings? This performance by Birkbeck's MFA Theatre Directing students explores the work of aesthetic theorist Vernon Lee (1856-1935) as she experimented with our psycho-physical responses to art. Lee used the newly coined term 'empathy' to describe the way we 'feel into' objects. After the performance you will have a chance to discuss these issues with Birkbeck's Carolyn Burdett, who is currently writing a book about the origins of empathy.
This is a free event but please reserve your place using our online booking form.
Part of Birkbeck Arts Week 2017 - see the full programme here.