Technology safari looks
at ancient arts
Archaeologists and traditional artists will train people how to create ancient cave paintings, jewelry and basketry during the Traditional Technologies Safari. The safari runs Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Museum of Natural History.
Jon Erlandson, anthropology professor at the University, will explain how ancient people used ochre and other red pigments to stencil and draw on cave walls. Safari guests will also be invited to create their own historically correct cave art.
Guests will also learn traditional basket techniques from Bud Lane and Thomas Connolly. Lane, a famed basket artisan, and Connolly, director of archaeological research, will also instruct safari guests to create their own baskets.
Cost for the safari is $3 per person or $8 per family.
— John Liebhardt
Philosophy conference
focuses on contemporary
experience
Keeping philosophic traditions alive and allowing these traditions to speak to modern life will be the focus of a conference today and Saturday, sponsored by the University philosophy department and Honors College.
The conference, “Thinking the Traditions: Keeping Philosophy Vital in the 21st Century” will be held at the Honors College library, 301 Chapman.
Invited speakers and University faculty will present on such topics as “Philosophy as Means and End,” delivered by Professor John Lachs of Vanderbilt University, “Making Philosophy American,” delivered by University Professor Scott Pratt and “Midwifery and Housewifery: Caring for the Feminist Canon’s Home,” presented by University Professor Barbara Andrew.
The conference takes place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday and in three sessions between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 346-5547.
— John Liebhardt