Art History Lecture Series with Anne Connor: Summer Series
Summer Series: $10 per lecture
Lectures are available either online or in person.
10am-11:30am MST
June 2: Costa Rica: The Beauty of Nature and Wildlife Conservation
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June 9: The Lens and the Brush: a dialog of influence
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June 16: Where Silk Began: The Eastern Origins of the Silk Road
The eastern origins of the Silk Road lie in ancient China,
where silk production was first developed and closely guarded as a state secret. During the Han Dynasty, expanding trade networks and diplomatic missions opened routes that connected China to Central Asia and beyond. These eastern beginnings set the stage for one of history’s most influential networks, linking civilizations across continents.
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July 14: Where East Meets West: The Silk Road’s Western Frontier
At its western frontier, the Silk Road reached the vibrant markets and ports of the Mediterranean, where goods and ideas from Asia met the cultures of Europe and the Near East. Cities within the Persian and the Roman Empires and later the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires became key hubs of exchange, receiving silk, spices, and precious materials while sending glassware, metals, and artistic influences eastward.
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August 11: The Road That Changed History: Exploring the Silk Road
The Silk Road was more than a network of trade routes—it was a powerful engine of cultural exchange that reshaped the ancient world. Stretching from East Asia to the Mediterranean, it carried not only silk, spices, and precious goods, but also ideas, religions, technologies, and artistic traditions. In many ways, the Silk Road laid the foundation for early globalization, transforming societies and leaving a legacy that continues to shape our world today.
