Uncovering the spiritual legacy of Central African sculptural masterpieces
In short: Explore the profound historical and spiritual significance behind the region's most celebrated reliquary sculptures and their enduring global impact.
In this lecture, curator Alisa LaGamma examines the artistic movement behind the 'Eternal Ancestors' exhibition. The presentation investigates the historical context and spiritual motivations that drove the creation of these renowned works, while also tracing their influence on the Western avant-garde and identifying parallels with other major world traditions.
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