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Imagining the Tomb of the First Emperor of China
The Bowers Museum presents a lecture with Anthony Barbieri-Low.
When:
February 11, 2012 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Where
Speaker:
Anthony Barbieri-Low, Ph.D., Professor of Art History, UCSB.
The tomb complex of the First Emperor of China is arguably the most important archaeological site in the world. Since the tomb will not be excavated in our lifetime, if ever, imagination will always play a major role in trying to understand what is in the tomb. Ever since the Emperor was first interred, authors, artists, and archaeologists have tried to reconstruct and imagine what lies in his tomb. Such reconstructions allow the imaginer to project his fears, hopes, and expectations on the site, and can tell us even more about the imaginers than it does about the world they imagine. This talk will explore how historians, poets, artists, archaeologists, movie directors, and video-game designers have imagined the First Emperor`s underground realm.
4:15 PM – 6 PM Meet the speaker at a Happy Hour in Tangata.. Drinks and food available for purchase.
Cost:
Members $12; Non-members $15 (lecture only) Advance reservation
Event Website URL:
Phone Number:
(714) 567- 3677
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