Praise for Salome
An evil temptress responsible for a holy man’s death?
A Judean princess with an ordinary royal life?
A wide range of topics are covered: art, dance, history, literature, mythology, opera,
orientalism, theater, theology, women's studies. The one-hour lecture is accompanied by
several hundred visual images, followed by a twenty-minute film presentation. Contact
Shireen for further details.
Shireen Malik presents a multimedia lecture
exploring the history of this fascinating story,
based on her extensive research as a
contributor to The Veil: Women Writers On Its
History, Lore, and Politics (University of
California Press, 2008)
Gustave Moreau, L’Apparition, 1874