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History of Arts and Architecture

History of Arts and Architecture HARC

Art, Social Justice, and Data Science

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History of Arts and Architecture
Are artists from marginalized groups represented proportionally in U.S. museums? Does a museum’s collection mission influence the demographics of artists in its catalog? Williams College Mathematics Professor Chad M. Topaz uses data science to address these questions whose answers might help promote diversity and inclusion in the art world. Free

   
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Secrets of Ancient Goldsmiths Demystified

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History of Arts and Architecture
Ancient jewelers made astounding works of art, unrivalled in modern times, without the benefit of electricity or modern equipment of any kind. How did they do it? Join Jeanette K. Caines, master goldsmith and director of Jewelry Arts Inc., for a lecture on ancient goldsmithing techniques. Free

Mahaney Arts Center 125

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Artifacts and Interpretation: Developing the Cyrus Tang Hall of China at the Field Museum

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History of Arts and Architecture
The Cyrus Tang Hall of China is the Field Museum’s most recent permanent exhibition. Requiring three years of research, development, design, and construction, the exhibition features the museum’s extensive collections from China. Join cocurator Deborah Bekken for a discussion of the exhibition development process, the politics of display, and the conservation and design challenges behind a major museum installation. Free

Mahaney Arts Center 125

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Theft at the Gardner

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History of Arts and Architecture
Security expert, investigator, and bestselling author Anthony Amore speaks about art theft, a multibillion-dollar-per-year illicit industry. When it comes to the theft of masterpieces, one Great Master’s works have been stolen more than other: those of Rembrandt van Rijn. Amore discusses why masterworks are stolen, by whom, and what becomes of them. Free

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

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Dreaming about Design

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History of Arts and Architecture
While most design projects take on a life of their own, few become all-consuming. Ben Allred (Middlebury Visiting Professor and Associate at TruexCullins Architecture) presents the top five projects he obsessed over by day and dreamed about by night - comprising architecture,
graphic design, and set design.

Johnson Classroom 204

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Dana Tang Public Lecture

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History of Arts and Architecture
Dana Tang has provided design and project leadership on many of Gluckman Tang Architect’s most notable projects, in a variety of types and scales. Tang brings a particular expertise in programming, planning and pre-design to all projects, while maintaining the highest level of design excellence and client service.

Johnson Classroom 204

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