Andrew Morrall to speak in Anderson
Written by Jessica Smith, Posted in Uncategorized
Bard Graduate Center Professor Andrew Morrall will lead a discussion Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Anderson Lecture Hall Room 7. His talk, “Art, Geometry and the Imagery of the Ruin in the Sixteenth Century Kunstkabinett,” will explore 16th-century intarsia Kunstkabinette. These are described as elaborately decorated art cabinets with multiple drawers and various slots for storing art objects and other collectibles. Morrall will discuss their scientific, artistic and collective qualities with attendees. This event is free and open to all. It is sponsored by the Tyler School of Art, the University General Activities Fund and the Department of Art History.