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Finding the Past in Modern Art
2019-08-10 15:00:00 2019-08-10 16:00:00 America/New_York Finding the Past in Modern Art Anthropology Instructor, Jamie D. Aprile, explains the relationship and influence of ancient art to the art of today. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Saturday, August 10
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-08-10 15:00:00 2019-08-10 16:00:00 America/New_York Finding the Past in Modern Art Anthropology Instructor, Jamie D. Aprile, explains the relationship and influence of ancient art to the art of today. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Anthropology Instructor, Jamie D. Aprile, explains the relationship and influence of ancient art to the art of today.

Dr. Aprile, archaeologist and faculty member in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at George Mason University will compare ancient and modern art works to explore how ancient art and literature inspires and informs modern artists.

Registration is preferred. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | lecture | History | Art Appreciation Month | art |

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