FT 011-K Art and Religious Expression in World Culture
Elizabeth Morton, Department of Art
Throughout history, people have expressed their religious beliefs and values through architecture, monuments, sculptures, painting and other forms of art. In fact much of what we know about many past cultures is from the objects they left behind. In this Tutorial we will explore the many ways that religion has been conveyed through visual forms in the non-western world, from prehistoric days until present. To gain some insight we will read novels set in India, Egypt and Peru, which reimagine histories using visual objects and historic records. We will also visit museums in Indianapolis, Bloomington and Chicago to interact with objects from the cultures we study. In addition we will participate in a workshop with a Native American artist.
