Beyond the Battlefield: The World of 1812

Please note the venue change of Beyond the Battlefield: The World of 1812, which will now be held at Ellis Hall, Queen’s University, 58 University Avenue.Marking the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, Agnes Etherington Art Centre offers a stimulating multi-disciplinary program on cultural aspects of the era. Venturing beyond the battlefield, four specialists will offer engaging presentations on a variety of subjects. A reception celebrating the opening of associated exhibitions will follow.Speakers:René Villeneuve, Associate Curator of Early Canadian Art, National Gallery of Canada, Shining Perspectives: Silver in Canada in 1812Alison Matthews David, Associate Professor, Faculty of Communication and Design, Ryerson University, Death and the Lady: Fashion and the Perils of Vanity in the Early Nineteenth CenturyShelley King, Professor, Department of English, Queen's University, 'Weep not, he died as heroes die': Amelia Opie and the War with France 1793-1815Howie Tsui, Ottawa-based artist, Derisive Amusements: Lifting the Veil on Lost NarrativesHow to Register: The program is free but registration is required due to limited space. Please call 613.533.2190 or email aeac@queensu.ca to register.