Wednesday, 02 Nov 2016
Art Walk: Examining the Murals
As the state and nation celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of Iowa native son Grant Wood, join University Museums in celebrating his contributions to the legacy of an artful, beautiful campus. We'll closely examine and discuss the Wood murals as well as other public works of art that were inspired by and in conversation with the original murals. Meet in the lower level of the Parks Library rotunda.
Tuesday, 08 Nov 2016
The UM Connection: Election Day
This presidential election day, we will pull objects out of storage that visually represent the American democratic system including works of art by N.C. Wyeth, Christian Petersen, "Ding" Darling, Frank Miller and others. The UM Connection is an after-hours opportunity to study unique aspects of the permanent collection within the museum and develop visual literacy skills to communicate about complex topics.
Wednesday, 09 Nov 2016
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. This month we will focus on words, how we use them and interpret them. Please arrive early for a discussion on the month's topic beginning at 5:15. The practice will begin at 5:30. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat.
Sunday, 13 Nov 2016
Art Nouveau and the Decorative Arts
The Art Nouveau style was especially popular during the period of 1890-1910 and celebrated curved lines, flowers, and plants, while also reacting against the typical historicizing Victorian taste of the time. No art form embraced the style more than the decorative arts. Assistant curator Adrienne Gennett will guide visitors through the history and aesthetic of the Art Nouveau movement.