Art History Illustrated, Meaning and Mystery: Ancient Rock Art of North America

« All Events Art History Illustrated, Meaning and Mystery: Ancient Rock Art of North America September 18 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm The whole planet teems with indigenous petroglyphs, prehistoric rock carvings that are found on every inhabited continent. Ancient pictographs, or paintings on rock, also exist worldwide, although they are less likely to have survived. Join art historian Brenda Edgar for a tour of the enigmatic rock art of our own continent, including the desert Southwest, where the climate has helped many of these ancient images to endure. Their iconography runs the gamut from animal and human subjects to celestial bodies and abstract forms. In this richly illustrated talk, you’ll attempt to discover what these mysterious pictures might mean, who made them, and why they were made. What ties examples from disparate places together, and what makes each site distinctive? What do they teach us about our nature and history as a species? This program is intended for adults. Join us for our “Art History Illustrated” talk series, held the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. This monthly illustrated talk series is presented by art historian Brenda Edgar, in collaboration with The Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center. Register Online Categories: Events Tags: Event Cultural Arts Center 201 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 United States + Google Map (812) 944-7336 Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Artistry Unleashed: Frida Kahlo and Pet Painting