Artisans of Ancient China
UCSB professor Anthony Barbiero, an expert on ancient China and Chinese archeaology, will discuss oft forgotten individuals who crafted objects in private workshops and government factories during the Han Dynasty of China (202 BCE - 220 CE).
When: Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, 2:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.
Where: S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara
Cost: Free
Age limit: 12+
Categories: Lectures
Description:
The lecture focuses on the oft forgotten individuals who crafted objects in private workshops and government factories during the Han Dynasty of China (202 BCE - 220 CE), Among the topics to be discussed are artisan training, societal perception, tools and techniques, and marketing, with particular attention given to lacquer. Lecturer: Anthony Barbieri-Low, Associate Professor of Ancient China, Chinese Archaeology, and Epigraphy, Department of History at UCSB.
Phone: 805-963-4364
Event posted Sept. 30, 2009
Last updated Jan. 11, 2010
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