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The ancient Olympic games have long served as an ideal. Their revival in the 19th century by Pierre de Coubertin promoted the values of universal brotherhood and the excellence of the amateur, the non-professional who competed solely for the love of the sport. Since then we have come to understand much more about the ancient games though archaeology and literary history. This lecture will discuss how the first Olympics diverged in many ways from what de Coubertin had imagined.
Lecture dedicated in memoriam: Dr. Barbara McLauchlin, Professor Emerita of Classics, San Francisco State University, and former President of the Board, California Classical Association-North
This event is cosponsored by the California Classical Association-North.
The Ancient Art Council thanks the Board of the California Classical Association-North for its cosponsorship.
About Programs at the Ancient Art Council
Programs are varied and include such activities as lectures by noted archaeologists, museum curators, and ancient art historians; exclusive tours of the Museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions; fund-raising events; and travel programs to ancient sites and other museums. Members also receive invitations from related organizations to attend lectures ad exhibition openings. Your annual membership dues and contributions will assist in furthering the Ancient Art collection at the Fine Arts Museums.
PROGRAM
January 26, 2013 at 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
The Ancient Olympics Facts and Fictions
Florence Gould Theater, Legion of Honor
Presented by Dr. Susan Stephens Sara Hart Kimball Professor in the Humanities, Department of Classics, Stanford University
Admission:
Free AAC and CCA members / General: $5 donation
