Lectures
You can register online to attend these events or call to register by phone at (410) 547-9000, ext. 238. You can also e-mail us at adultprograms@thewalters.org.
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- Discovering Manchay Culture: Adventures & Studies of Early Peruvian Civilization
- March 27, 2010
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM - Dr. Richard Burger presents the Distinguished Lecture of Art in the Ancient Americas on the Manchay Civilization of Peru. This free annual lecture series reflects a collaborative effort between the Department of the History of Art, Johns Hopkins University and the Walters Art Museum to draw scholarly attention to the rich pre-Hispanic heritage of Mesoamerica and the Andes, while fostering continuing interest in art of the ancient Americas.
- Lunch and Learn Lecture: Illuminated Islamic Manuscripts
- April 01, 2010
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM - This talk discusses the focus show Poetry and Prayer, exposes both religious and non- religious works, and introduces visitors to Landau, a newly arrived Assistant Curator for Manuscripts and Rare Books.
- Beauty and the Brain: A Neural Approach to Aesthetics
- April 11, 2010
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM - Drs. Vikan and Connor, and artist Cornel Rubino, will discuss the dynamic collaboration between the Walters and the Zanvyl Krieger Mind ⁄ Brain Institute at The Johns Hopkins University, pioneering a new approach to the neural basis of the aesthetic experience, while Rubino's artistic sensibility will provide a poignant counterpoint to the conversation.
- From Flapping Birds to Space Telescopes: The Modern Science of Origami
- April 15, 2010
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM - The science of origami lecture occurs during the College and Arts Community Night. Robert J. Lang recognized as one of the world?s foremost origami artists with a Ph.D. in applied physics at the California Institute of Technology and a recipient of Caltech?s highest honor in 2009, the Distinguished Alumni Award.
- Psychiatry and the Arts
- April 19, 2010
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM - An internationally-recognized authority on mood disorders, Dr. Jamison will discuss the relationship between mood disorder and artistic creativity. The lecture is followed by a wine and cheese reception hosted by the Women?s Committee of the Walters Art Museum.
- Durable Beauty
- April 25, 2010
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM - Specialists will discuss the art of Japanese enamel decoration and the most significant aspects of the Walters' exhibition from their own perspectives.
- Rita Jordy & Malcolm Weisenfeld Lowenstein Memorial Lecture
- May 02, 2010
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM - This lecture series encourages interdisciplinary scholars to link historic or ancient art with contemporary life while presenting perspectives to enhance visitors' enjoyment of the Walters permanent collection.
- Chanoyu, The Japanese Way of Tea
- May 09, 2010
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM - Witness the rich and nuanced ritual of an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, as practiced by a professional group of experienced participants. The audience will be privileged to learn all details of preparation and serving of tea, as well as guest's appropriate conversation methods and the final completion rituals.
