LECTURES

Lectures: Text

Laurie Seban

Feb 11, 202310 min read

Plains Narrative Arts: Visions and Victories

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

Laurie Seban

Aug 24, 202014 min read

Native America: the Earth is a Gift

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

Laurie Seban

Aug 19, 20206 min read

Contact

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

Laurie Seban

Aug 13, 20208 min read

California Basketry: Woven Landscapes

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

Laurie Seban

Jul 7, 202021 min read

African Cultures: From the Past into the Future

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

Laurie Seban

Jul 6, 20205 min read

Harry Fonseca: Maidu Creation Stories

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

Laurie Seban

Jun 3, 201913 min read

Southwest Pottery: Ancient Traditions and Contemporary Innovations

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