In conjunction with the exhibition Art of the Austronesians, this major symposium explores the history and development of the arts and cultures of the Austronesian-speaking peoples—from their prehistoric origins in what is now Taiwan to their successive seafaring migrations over millennia throughout the Philippines, Indonesia, the Pacific, and beyond. Distinguished scholars present current research revealing new insights on Austronesian archaeology, arts, and history. Afterwards, enjoy a celebratory reception in honor of Fowler senior curator Roy Hamilton and an exhibition preview of Art of the Austronesians.
Symposium Participants:
Ancestors, Hornbills and Other Recurring Themes in Austronesian Art
Roy Hamilton, Senior Curator of Asian & Pacific Collections, Fowler Museum at UCLA
Austronesians in the Pacific: The Lapita Trail and Beyond
Patrick V. Kirch, Professor Emeritus, Department of Anthropology, University of California-Berkeley
Austronesian Linkages: “Out of Taiwan” Indigenous Arts
David Blundell, Professor and Director, Asia-Pacific SpatioTemporal Institute (ApSTi), National Chengchi University, Taipei
Mirrors into the Past: Art in the Lapita Region from New Ireland to New Caledonia
Michael Gunn, Senior Curator for Pacific Arts, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
Art and Ancestors: Toraja Visual Arts As World Heritage
Kathleen Adams, Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology, Loyola University, Chicago
Spanning the Pacific: Cloth as Cultural Heritage
Teri Sowell, Lecturer, Department of Visual Arts, University of California-San Diego
Cost : Free and open to the public.
Greg Sandoval
gregsandoval@arts.ucla.edu Sponsor(s): Fowler Museum at UCLA