Water, the Source of Civilizations
Presented by Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University
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What can works of art tell us about a culture’s relationship to water? Civilizations throughout time and across the globe have responded in different ways to the excess or scarcity of this most important and precious of molecules. Enjoy a guided tour of the collections of Emory's Michael C. Carlos Museum, engaging with works of art that relate directly to water in daily life, religious ritual, and more.
Photo information: Vessel. Mozambique, Africa, Makonde, 20th Century, Ceramic, Anonymous gift, 2004.16.57