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17 (HD): Alsdorf Galleries of Indian, Southeast Asian, Himalayan, and Islamic Art

17 (HD): Alsdorf Galleries of Indian, Southeast Asian, Himalayan, and Islamic Art

FromAncient Art Podcast, Ancient Worlds


17 (HD): Alsdorf Galleries of Indian, Southeast Asian, Himalayan, and Islamic Art

FromAncient Art Podcast, Ancient Worlds

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Dec 31, 2008
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Art Institute of Chicago recently opened their brand new galleries of South and Southeast Asian art. Episode 17 of the Ancient Art Podcast takes a close look the new installation, space, and hundreds of objects exhibited. Learn about the decisions curators make when exhibiting artwork and how both ancient and modern cultural ideas affect the installation. While exploring the symbolism and iconography found throughout Hindu and Buddhist art, we'll closely analyze one particularly exemplary work of sculpture, the 12th century Indian statue of the Divine General Kartikeya.
Released:
Dec 31, 2008
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Ancient Worlds is the audio series of the Ancient Art Podcast where we choose a single work of art as a launchpad for inspiration. Here we unpack the stories, history, myths, and culture from antiquity through a modern lens and with tongue firmly planted in cheek. The Ancient Art Podcast explores the art and culture of the Ancient Mediterranean World with host Lucas Livingston. Uncover the truths and unravel the mysteries of the civilizations that shaped our modern world. Each episode features detailed examinations of exemplary works from the Art Institute of Chicago and other notable collections in addition to broad themes and concepts of Ancient Mediterranean art and culture.