Time/Date - 14:00 - 16:30, Sunday 25 March

Concepts of “the Nation” and of “Nationhood” are much discussed and politically vibrant, but the notion of the nation state is a relatively new one. In these complementary lectures, John Lynch will discuss the birth of these ideas in the mid 19^th century, and the early struggles to achieve autonomy, and Nicole Mezey will look at some of the ways in which  painting and architecture express the developing sense of national identity in peoples across Europe, from Bavaria to Ireland.

This is to be held in the Ulster Musuem Lecture Theatre. Session costs £10.00 (£8.00) concession.  Fee includes the two lectures with refreshments at the interval.

To book a place telephone 028 9044 0017 or email: ulstermuseumreception@nmni.com

** Image caption Joseph McWilliams, The Governors of Anguilla, Gibraltar, the Cayman Islands and the Last Governor of Northern Ireland © Joseph McWilliams

Useful links:

• Ulster Museum opening times & Google maps journey finder
• Download the National Museums Northern Ireland Events and Exhibitions brochure detailing most activities atr museums from January to June 2012 (PDF 1.6MB).

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