How Central African reliquaries reshaped art and spirituality
In short: This lecture explores the profound legacy of Central African sculptural works, examining the historical, spiritual, and political forces that shaped these celebrated artistic movements long before they reached the Western avant-garde.
This lecture, led by University of Houston history associate professor Kairn Klieman, explores how politics, religion, and the environment intersected throughout Central African history. It examines the spiritual impetus behind the region's most celebrated sculptural works and their connection to the 'Eternal Ancestors' exhibition.
The discussion considers the impact these traditions had on the Western avant-garde and seeks to find parallels between these Central African traditions and other major world spiritual systems.
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