D.C. Mondays: The Ecology of Monuments in Washington, D.C.
Frederick Bohrer
Monday, October 5th
12pm EDT
In this online talk, Frederick Bohrer will look at the evolving relationship between monuments and their natural surroundings. Focusing on a few examples in Washington, D.C., he will explore how the universal factors of growth and decay shape the identity of all monuments. Examining monuments through this collective ecological lens is an important complement to looking at their individual subjects and styles.
About Frederick Bohrer
Fred Bohrer is Professor Emeritus of Art at Hood College, and a longtime Washingtonian. He is the author of Orientalism and Visual Culture: Imagining Mesopotamia in 19th Century Europe (2003), Photography and Archaeology (2012) and many essays on the theoretical and material aspects of historical representation. He has long been obsessed by public monuments and has recently completed a website entitled Monumental Anxiety: An Anti-Guide to the Monuments of Washington, D.C.
How to Participate
To participate, register below and we will email you a link and instructions for joining the program on Zoom. Simply follow that link at the time the event starts (12pm EDT). When you register, you can also request to receive a reminder email one day before the program with the link included.
About the D.C. Mondays Series
Join local authors, researchers, and community members online for lively discussions about Washington, D.C.’s history, politics, culture, and more.