Arts & Entertainment
The Camera and Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln photos will be examined by De Paul University professor of art and photography at Batavia Public Library, Feb. 9, 7 p.m.
Mark Pohlad, associate professor of Art History and Photography at De Paul University, will examine photography from the 1840s to the 1860s, as well as its impact on Abraham Lincoln’s career. This is a close look at the most famous images of Lincoln and a discussion about how they were made, what history they illustrate, and what they say about the 16th President of the United States. The program is a One Book, One Batavia event and is sponsored by the Batavia Public Library Foundation. Registration is required; register online at OneBookOneBatavia.org or call the library’s Reference Desk, 630-879-1393, ext. 200.
