How Central African reliquaries shaped modern art and spiritual history
In short: This lecture explores the profound legacy of Central African sculpture. It examines how these celebrated works emerged from a complex intersection of religious, political, and environmental forces, while also investigating their significant influence on Western avant-garde artists.
Presented by Kairn Klieman of the University of Houston, this session investigates the historical and spiritual motivations behind one of Africa's most significant artistic movements. The discussion situates these sculptural traditions within the context of Central African history from early times until approximately 1900 C.E.
Beyond mere aesthetics, the lecture explores how these reliquaries functioned within a nexus of religion and politics, drawing parallels between these African traditions and other major global spiritual systems.
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