St. John Simpson | Unlocking Stories From Objects
Unlocking Stories From Objects: Some Ancient Near Eastern Case-studies Based On New Research At The British Museum December 2, 2015 The Oriental Institute Lecture Series organized by the University of Chicago brings notable scholars from around the country and abroad as they present on new breakthroughs, unique perspectives, and innovative research applications related to the Ancient Middle East. Presented by St. John Simpson, Assistant Keeper, The British Museum. How was it made? What was it used for? Why does it look like that now? How do we know? These sorts of questions are common in archaeology and museums alike but, in order to answer them, we have to keep thinking of new techniques. This lecture looks at how new research at the British Museum has thrown new light on evidence for polychromy, manufacturing techniques, and the function of different objects from ancient Mesopotamia, Iran and Afghanistan. Our lectures are free and available to the public thanks to the generous support of our members. To become a member, please visit: http://bit.ly/2AWGgF7
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