History of Arts and Architecture

In this presentation, Christiane Gruber explores a number of paintings of the Prophet Muhammad produced in Persian and Turkish lands from the 14th century to the modern day. Free

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

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

This talk, presented by Marsely Kehoe (Hope College) and Carrie Anderson (Middlebury College), introduces an ongoing digital art history project which makse connections between economic, social, and visual data through an open-access database, interactive map, and visual textile glossary. Free

This talk, presented by Marsely Kehoe (Hope College) and Carrie Anderson (Middlebury College), introduces an ongoing digital art history project which makse connections between economic, social, and visual data through an open-access database, interactive map, and visual textile glossary. Free

   

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.

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.

Andrea Rosen, curator of the Fleming Museum of Art at UVM, argues that the best curators are also the best teammates. Drawing on recent Fleming shows on Alison Bechdel, Victorian fashion, Caribbean sacred art, and more, Rosen demonstrates that collaboration—with staff, artists, and students—yields more engaging exhibitions. Free

Tourterelle, New Haven

During Winter Term 2020, Douglas Brooks, an authority on traditional Japanese boatbuilding, led a Middlebury class in which students built a Japanese tea house, honing their carpentry skills and exploring the nature of apprentice learning. The finished tea house can be disassembled for transport and reassembly for various events.