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    Up Close: Gold and Graves: Treasures of Pre-Columbian Art

    Presented by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

    September 13, 2012

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    Up Close: Gold and Graves: Treasures of Pre-Columbian Art
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    The KIA has a small but outstanding collection of Pre-Columbian gold objects, several of which are featured in Andre Emmerich's classic book, Sweat of the Sun and Tears of the Moon. This two-part class provides a chance to study the fascinating designs, symbolic imagery, and ingenious metalworking techniques of these pieces. In addition, several of the significant Pre-Columbian ceramic works in the collection will be highlighted as well....

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    The KIA has a small but outstanding collection of Pre-Columbian gold objects, several of which are featured in Andre Emmerich's classic book, Sweat of the Sun and Tears of the Moon. This two-part class provides a chance to study the fascinating designs, symbolic imagery, and ingenious metalworking techniques of these pieces. In addition, several of the significant Pre-Columbian ceramic works in the collection will be highlighted as well.



    Up Close: Exploring the Collection

    Learn about the KIA's outstanding collection with Associate Curator of Collections Greg Waskowsky. Register in advance by phone (269) 349-7775 or online at kiarts.org


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    Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

    314 S. Park Street
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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    Admission Info:

    $20 members/$30 non-members.


    General Day and Time Info:

    6:30pm-7:45pm


    Phone: (269) 349-7775


    Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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