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Events on February 9, 2013
LECTURE Bar Codes (but No Scanner!): Potmarks and What They Tell Us about Late Bronze-Age Business Saturday, February 9, 201311 a.m. – Noon Pillsbury Auditorium Lecturer: Nicolle Hirschfeld, PhD
Greek and Roman trade amphorae were marked with stamps to claim ownership, to label contents, weight, quality, price, or date. Hear the latest research about these potmarks and what they can tell us about the organization of trade and industry in the Late Bronze-Age Mediterranean.
Hirschfeld works in the Department of Classical Studies at Trinity University, and is also a research associate with the Institute of Nautical Archaeology. She holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin (PhD), Texas A&M University (MA), and Bryn Mawr College (BA).
Hirschfeld has received numerous awards for her work, has published widely, and is the AIA's Kershaw Lecturer for 2012/2013.
Co-presented with the Archaeological Institute of America and its local chapter.
Free
DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Saturday, February 9, 201310 – 11 a.m. 11 a.m. – Noon Noon – 1 p.m. 1 – 2 p.m. ADULT CLASS Sketching in the Galleries: Principles of Design: Unity, Variety Saturday, February 9, 201310:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Classroom 114 and museum galleries Instructor: Ken Wenzel
A successful drawing must have visual unity as well as variety to maintain a viewer's interest. How does the artist use visual elements to meet this need? Explore unity and variety in drawings of works from the MIA collection.
Fee per session: $30; $22 for MIA members. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online » YOUTH PROGRAM Art Studio I, W5: Sea Creatures (ages 4 and 5) Saturdays, February 2, 9, and 2310:30 a.m. – Noon Studio 111 INSTRUCTOR: Ashley Griffin
Let's make art, get to know the museum, and explore the world around us.
IN THE GALLERIES See and discuss art objects by closely observing elements such as lines, colors, and shapes. Make connections between subject matter and your own life and experiences. Build language skills by identifying favorite parts of an artwork.
IN THE STUDIO Get inspired through song, movement, and imaginative play. Make artworks that use line, shape, and color and that emphasize personal meaning over imitation. Develop independent problem-solving skills as you make your own artistic choices.
$54; $44 for MIA members. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online » YOUTH PROGRAM Art Studio II, W6: Splish Splash (ages 6 to 8) Saturdays, February 2, 9, and 2312:30 – 2 p.m. Studio 111 Instructor: Ashley Griffin
Let's create art inspired by objects we can touch and see, as well as drawing from personal experiences.
IN THE GALLERIES Examine objects to identify elements, such as line, shape, and texture, and warm and cool colors. Identify and explain your favorite and least favorite parts of an artwork. Interpret artistic themes and scenes through the lens of personal experience.
IN THE STUDIO Use real-life objects, your lives, and your imagination as a creative springboard. Create artworks that tell your individual story. Practice drawing techniques to record your observations.
$54; $44 for MIA members. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online » YOUTH PROGRAM Art Studio III, W7: Travel Posts (ages 9 to 12) Saturdays, February 2, 9, and 2312:30 – 2:30 p.m. Studio 112 Instructor: Theresa Hutch
We occupy so many places—in our bodies, families, homes, schools, and in the world. Let's explore how places and periods help shape the art we make.
IN THE GALLERIES Learn about how historical artworks relate to their world cultures. Compare and contrast artworks' form and meaning. Interpret artworks in your own way and share and discuss them.
IN THE STUDIO Plan like an artist by using preparatory sketches and scale models. Gain confidence in representational drawing skills through close observations and use of detail. Practice color mixing, compositional choice, proportion, showing depth, and more. Find ways to communicate meaning through art.
$72; $58 for MIA members. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online » DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Saturday, February 9, 20131 – 2 p.m. Celebrate Valentine's Day all month long. Inflame your passion for art on a tour that explores the victories and vicissitudes of love. See works of art in the museum's collection that tell intriguing stories of marriage and devotion, the sexual exploits of gods and goddesses, and the hurtful scandals that sometimes come with affairs of the heart! DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Dancing with the Divine: Arts of India, Tibet and South East Asia Saturday, February 9, 20132 – 3 p.m. Discover why Shiva dances, the Buddha meditates, and Mahavira gives away all his possessions. Examine how Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain artists create art in the service of worship and devotion to their gods.
DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Anishinabe to Zapotec: Native Arts of the Americas Saturday, February 9, 20133 – 4 p.m. See beautifully decorated garments, feast bowls, and moccasins from North America; sculptures from the ancient ball game of Mexico; and huge gold ear spools from Peru. Explore the art of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, and South America, from ancient times to the present. |
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 More Real? Art in the Age of TruthinessEnding Soon! Thursday, March 21, 2013—Sunday, June 9, 2013 |
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