Laurie Seban
Plains Narrative Arts: Visions and Victories
A discussion of Plains narrative arts (tipis, shields, robes, ledger drawings) from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. ...
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Laurie Seban
- Aug 24, 2020
- 14 min
Native America: the Earth is a Gift
Native North American groups range from large scale prehistoric civilizations to smaller scale historic tribes, but there are a few...
Laurie Seban
- Aug 19, 2020
- 6 min
Contact
What are the characteristics of a civilization—are they relative? In Western European culture and history, the markers have been...
Laurie Seban
- Aug 13, 2020
- 8 min
California Basketry: Woven Landscapes
Although basketry is a global art form, native California basketmakers wove with an unparalleled variety and virtuosity, creating...
Laurie Seban
- Jul 7, 2020
- 21 min
African Cultures: From the Past into the Future
Survey of some cultural themes common in African arts: environment, gender, respect and reciprocity, ancestors, kingship/status and power...
Laurie Seban
- Jul 6, 2020
- 5 min
Harry Fonseca: Maidu Creation Stories
For California Maidu artist Harry Fonseca (1946-2006), the world began with Helin Maideh (Great Person), who first created water and air....
Laurie Seban
- Jun 3, 2019
- 13 min
Southwest Pottery: Ancient Traditions and Contemporary Innovations
Overview of the creations, regional variations, and 20th century innovations of various Southwest Pueblo potters, based on the collection...
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