Fatal Attraction: Lilith and her Sisters

The Atkinson

Fatal Attraction: Lilith and her Sisters

The Atkinson

The Atkinson

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Abstract

Ancient cultures have bequeathed to us a legacy of female characters in art, history, and literature who have been described as ‘femme fatales’. The femme fatale is beautiful and dangerous in equal measure. Like the sirens of Homer’s Odyssey, she tempts the hero of the story whilst endangering his heroic quest – and even his life. This exhibition explores the long history of the femme fatale - from the ancient world to the silver screen - and her transformation from a symbol of patriarchal power to the hero of her own story.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 27 Jul 2020
Event	Fatal Attraction: Lilith and her Sisters - Duration: 27 Jul 2020 → 27 Mar 2021

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 5 Gender Equality

Keywords

Femme fatale
Gender
heritage
reception
Art
Sculpture
Antiquity

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Fatal Attraction: Lilith and her Sisters

Abstract

UN SDGs

Keywords

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