Gold: Enduring Power, Sacred Craft
Giovanni di Paolo (Italian, 1403–1482), Branchini Madonna, 1427, tempera and gold leaf on panel, The Norton Simon Foundation
- DATE:
- TIME:
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- SPEAKER:
- Museum Educator
Join a Museum educator for an in-depth look at artworks found in the exhibition Gold: Enduring Power, Sacred Craft. By examining works from across the globe that span 3,000 years, discover how gold was used to achieve a wide range of effects, from inspiring devotion to asserting strength.
EVENT DETAILS
- Fee:
- Free with museum admission.
- Details:
- Space is limited to 20 participants. Sign up is required and is taken at the Information Desk when the museum opens on a first come, first served basis.
- Location:
- Meets in Entrance Gallery
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Gold: A Conversation about Making and Meaning
Gold: Enduring Power, Sacred Craft is the Museum’s first major exhibition uniting a selection of objects from its extraordinary holdings in European and Asian art, explored through the presence of gold. Research for this project has shed new light on the technical histories and material compositions of the works on view, and their relationships to one another across time and place. Join Lakshika Senarath Gamage, Assistant Curator, Maggie Bell, Associate Curator, and John Griswold, Head of Conservation and Installations, in conversation about these recent discoveries, which contribute to a broader understanding of the significance of gold in the spiritual, cultural and artistic practices represented in this exhibition. MORE INFO
Family, Youth & Teens:
Glimmer and Gold
Get a close look at the glittering objects in the exhibition Gold: Enduring Power, Sacred Craft, and learn how this special metal was used across different time periods and cultures. Afterward, try your hand at making your own jewelry and artwork using gold painted beads, scratch art and foil. MORE INFO