World Cultues, World Arts Series: Wari Feather Panels: An Introduction to Andean Art
Thu Oct 31 2024
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1:00PM
– 2:00PM
| Thu Oct 31 2024
Event Description:
In Andean culture, textiles are a key form of social and political expression. The pre-Inka Wari (c. 600-900 CE) were among the Andean cultures who excelled in the creation of textiles ranging from personal adornment to large-scale display pieces. Far surpassing merely decorative items, these creations represent a record of meaning rendered in materials, techniques, and imagery. Among the most celebrated Wari creations are a series of large featherwork panels assembled to create a stunning blue and yellow abstract design. This session explores the creation and function of these panels and what they can reveal about the role of material culture in Wari life, while introducing broader concepts of Andean art such as textile primacy, abstraction, and art as an animate experience.
The World Cultures, World Arts Series bridges the gap between the business education of a Baruch student and the cultural and artistic world. In each session, an artist or art historian presents a detailed look at a piece of artwork, its context and its relevance for today. We will connect world cultures with the fine arts, to see if we can find an alternate way to become globally-accomplished students. The Baruch community is invited to attend this free online lecture.
