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Richard Townsend discusses the book “The Ancient Americas: Art from Sacred Landscapes” and the Art Institute of Chicago’s exhibition “The Arts of Ancient Americas”

BROADCAST: Nov. 23, 1992 | DURATION: 00:51:05

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Synopsis

Author and curator Richard Townsend discusses the book “The Ancient Americas: Art from Sacred Landscapes” and the Art Institute of Chicago’s exhibition “The Arts of Ancient Americas.” The intersection between Ancient American art, nature, religion, and spirituality is discussed. Studs plays "Kacarpari" - Musicians from Huaraya (1958).

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 23, 1992

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 5 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Visual Arts Latino/a/x and Hispanic Culture & History Native American History & Culture

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Librarians, Curators

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Townsend, Richard F.--Interviews Townsend, Richard F. Ancient Americas. Townsend, Richard F. Art of ancient Americas. Art Institute of Chicago. Art Institute of Chicago Museum curators--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Snyder, Gary, 1930- Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528 Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959 Nature and art Aztec art Mayan art South and Central American art Vitruvian man Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519 Ancient Americas Traven, B. Indigenous Peoples Textile art Peruvian textiles Oneness of life Humanity and nature Art, Central American Art, South American

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