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Gold and Grandeur in Ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom Travel more than 3000 years back in time as we explore ancient Egypt through the power, grandeur, and gold of the great Pharaoh Ramses II. We will examine the afterlife, magic spells, and temples made to honor the incredible women who influenced his kingdom. From his epic battles to the world’s first recorded peace treaty, discover the power of art and architecture under the sacred desert sun as seen through the eyes of Ramses the Great. |
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Communism, Censorship, and the Birth of a New Narrative After the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), throughout the Americas, a new narrative was being woven through the hands of Mexican artists who would hybridize local lore and Mexican mythology. Los Tres Grandes or The Three Greats, Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfonso Siqueiros would weave a visual narrative of the nation's new direction, bringing them international fame. This new narrative would intersect massive murals with leftist politics and the printing press, leading to empowering ideals, questionable ethics, and communist controversy for these Mexican artists in the United States. |
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Buddhist Art in China Along the Silk Road
Deep in caves at the edge of the desert, witness Buddhism blend with pre-existing beliefs along the Silk Road. Reincarnation, tombs, and ancestor worship come together in ancient faiths remade in the minds of the masses. While the Silk Road connects economies once separated by vast distances, new forms of art will emerge in ways that continue to exert force on our world today.
Ancient Art of the Americas
Explore the stories, art, and ideas that connect America's ancient past to the rich diversity of beliefs, linguistics, and cultures in the Americas today. As we enter the underworld, we will come across magical forces, mythical beings, and an origin myth that will influence cultures for thousands of years across the boundaries of linguistics and religious beliefs, manifesting in treasures from the Stanley collection. We will examine syncretism and convergence as cultures combine. Participants will come away inspired by the deep history and profound dynamism of the Americas.
Exploring the Art of West Africa
Secret societies, storytellers, and sculptures will amplify our horizons as we contemplate masks that introduce an incredible constellation of West African cultures. Transformative visual art with magic powers produces profound expressions of sacred social structures. See art from a new angle as we widen our perspective on the profundity of creativity’s role in the construction of community. Join us as we encounter beauty, beliefs, and an ancient entheogen long used on Africa’s west coast with the potential to positively impact the lives of millions.
Modern Art Treasures from the Stanley Collection
See the Stanley Museum’s modern art collection through an inspiring international lens. Examine modern masterpieces that offer insight into America’s rich creative history post-WWII. Explore the amazing energy behind the artistic process of the fascinating and polemic paintings of Jackson Pollock and the uplifting inspiration of Alma Thomas. As we encounter the triumph and tragedies of the 20th century through Max Beckman, we find the sublime in the artwork of Yayoi Kusama, ultimately experiencing the Iowa Idea as it continues to influence American artists today.
Transformative Featherworks in the Ancient Americas
Hummingbirds, poems, and plays will pull us into the magical mythology of Meso-America. We will find the duality that permeated Pre Colombian society's worldview. Through the beauty of birds and the accompanying terror vested in Aztec origin myths, we will amplify our perspective of art's power as Featherworks come to a confluence with Christianity and colonization.
The Hybridization of Culture in the former Inca Empire
Travel to the Andes Mountains through the incredible artwork and architecture made by indigenous artists during the colonial era. Beyond the facade of beautiful Baroque churches, examine paintings of the Cusco School, filled with multiple meanings and tones of resistance. As the traditions of the ancient Americas come to a confluence with Europe, a complex tapestry of interpretations, imagery, and ideals manifests in the sacred mountains of the former Inca Empire.
Sacred Ancient Textiles and Symbolism in South America
Explore the deep history of textiles emerging from a cave high in the Andes Mountains thousands of years ago in South America. Uncover the secrets woven into the symbolism of these truly stunning handmade masterpieces. As we survey several cultures' artistic textile practices, we will come upon an ancient story emerging in the Middle East that passes through Spain and ultimately arrives in the Americas, manifesting in paintings and sculptures that will connect a deep past with our world today.
The Hybridization of Culture in the former Inca Empire
Travel to the Andes Mountains through the incredible artwork and architecture made by indigenous artists during the colonial era. Beyond the facade of beautiful Baroque churches, examine paintings of the Cusco School, filled with multiple meanings and tones of resistance. As the traditions of the ancient Americas come to a confluence with Europe, a complex tapestry of interpretations, imagery, and ideals manifests in the sacred mountains of the former Inca Empire.
Deep in caves at the edge of the desert, witness Buddhism blend with pre-existing beliefs along the Silk Road. Reincarnation, tombs, and ancestor worship come together in ancient faiths remade in the minds of the masses. While the Silk Road connects economies once separated by vast distances, new forms of art will emerge in ways that continue to exert force on our world today.
Ancient Art of the Americas
Explore the stories, art, and ideas that connect America's ancient past to the rich diversity of beliefs, linguistics, and cultures in the Americas today. As we enter the underworld, we will come across magical forces, mythical beings, and an origin myth that will influence cultures for thousands of years across the boundaries of linguistics and religious beliefs, manifesting in treasures from the Stanley collection. We will examine syncretism and convergence as cultures combine. Participants will come away inspired by the deep history and profound dynamism of the Americas.
Exploring the Art of West Africa
Secret societies, storytellers, and sculptures will amplify our horizons as we contemplate masks that introduce an incredible constellation of West African cultures. Transformative visual art with magic powers produces profound expressions of sacred social structures. See art from a new angle as we widen our perspective on the profundity of creativity’s role in the construction of community. Join us as we encounter beauty, beliefs, and an ancient entheogen long used on Africa’s west coast with the potential to positively impact the lives of millions.
Modern Art Treasures from the Stanley Collection
See the Stanley Museum’s modern art collection through an inspiring international lens. Examine modern masterpieces that offer insight into America’s rich creative history post-WWII. Explore the amazing energy behind the artistic process of the fascinating and polemic paintings of Jackson Pollock and the uplifting inspiration of Alma Thomas. As we encounter the triumph and tragedies of the 20th century through Max Beckman, we find the sublime in the artwork of Yayoi Kusama, ultimately experiencing the Iowa Idea as it continues to influence American artists today.
Transformative Featherworks in the Ancient Americas
Hummingbirds, poems, and plays will pull us into the magical mythology of Meso-America. We will find the duality that permeated Pre Colombian society's worldview. Through the beauty of birds and the accompanying terror vested in Aztec origin myths, we will amplify our perspective of art's power as Featherworks come to a confluence with Christianity and colonization.
The Hybridization of Culture in the former Inca Empire
Travel to the Andes Mountains through the incredible artwork and architecture made by indigenous artists during the colonial era. Beyond the facade of beautiful Baroque churches, examine paintings of the Cusco School, filled with multiple meanings and tones of resistance. As the traditions of the ancient Americas come to a confluence with Europe, a complex tapestry of interpretations, imagery, and ideals manifests in the sacred mountains of the former Inca Empire.
Sacred Ancient Textiles and Symbolism in South America
Explore the deep history of textiles emerging from a cave high in the Andes Mountains thousands of years ago in South America. Uncover the secrets woven into the symbolism of these truly stunning handmade masterpieces. As we survey several cultures' artistic textile practices, we will come upon an ancient story emerging in the Middle East that passes through Spain and ultimately arrives in the Americas, manifesting in paintings and sculptures that will connect a deep past with our world today.
The Hybridization of Culture in the former Inca Empire
Travel to the Andes Mountains through the incredible artwork and architecture made by indigenous artists during the colonial era. Beyond the facade of beautiful Baroque churches, examine paintings of the Cusco School, filled with multiple meanings and tones of resistance. As the traditions of the ancient Americas come to a confluence with Europe, a complex tapestry of interpretations, imagery, and ideals manifests in the sacred mountains of the former Inca Empire.