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Explore portraiture in a series of ten illustrated talks with Amanda Croft in the Ulster Museum Lecture Theatre.

What defines a "successful" portrait? Is it the accurate likeness of the sitter, or does it also reveal the artist’s aesthetic vision? How much should it communicate about the subject’s character and occupation? In this series of illustrated talks, we will explore these questions by examining portraits from the collections of the Ulster Museum, Queen’s University, and other national and international galleries. From self-portraits and selfies to the dynamics of double and group portraits, The Face: Catching a Likeness lecture series will delve into the diverse approaches to portraiture and its evolving role in art and society.

What to know:

-Lectures will run from Tuesday 28th January to Tuesday 8th April 2025. Please note there will be no lecture on Tuesday 25th February.

-Lectures can now be booked individually or as a series. Individual lectures are priced at £5 per week (or £4 for concessions). You can book for every lecture or just the ones that suit you best!

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  • Adult Admission Per Lecture £5
  • Concession Admission Per Lecture £4
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm

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