LECTURES

A discussion of Plains narrative arts (tipis, shields, robes, ledger drawings) from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. ...

Native North American groups range from large scale prehistoric civilizations to smaller scale historic tribes, but there are a few...

What are the characteristics of a civilization—are they relative? In Western European culture and history, the markers have been...

Although basketry is a global art form, native California basketmakers wove with an unparalleled variety and virtuosity, creating...

Survey of some cultural themes common in African arts: environment, gender, respect and reciprocity, ancestors, kingship/status and power...

For California Maidu artist Harry Fonseca (1946-2006), the world began with Helin Maideh (Great Person), who first created water and air....

Overview of the creations, regional variations, and 20th century innovations of various Southwest Pueblo potters, based on the collection...