World Monuments: Touchstones of Past and Present March 14, 2006

A series of lectures, presented by the World Monuments Fund (WMF) in cooperation with The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA), on the meaning of iconic architectural monuments that embody the quintessential political, cultural, and historical fabric of their times. Renowned experts focus on Hagia Sophia, Forbidden City (April 11), and Taj Mahal (May 30). Curator Helen C. Evans discusses Hagia Sophia on this first of three lectures. Call 212-570-3949 for tickets. ($60 for the series, $25 for individual tickets)