Imagining the Ancient Earth: Fossils in Early Visual and Material Culture
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Ancient interpretations of fossils through art transformed bones and imprints into symbolic, religious, and mythical figures. Early examples include prehistoric cave and rock imagery, Greek "monster" imagery, and indigenous rock drawings depicting extinct creatures. Through the study of visual art and material culture across past cultures, this course will explore how fossils informed our knowledge and understanding of the natural world through time.
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Class Sections For Imagining the Ancient Earth: Fossils in Early Visual and Material Culture (OSHER 590)
Summer 2026 Section 1, Starting on: 05/26/2026
This is a single-day class. Class meets online via Zoom. A link will be emailed a few days before the first class begins.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/26 | T | 9:30 am -11:00 am | Online |
Instructor: CANDICE CRAVINS
Registration for Summer 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 05-07-2026.Is money a barrier to you taking classes? Call our office and ask about scholarships or learn the details here. Want to donate to the scholarship fund? You can make this gift online.
Questions? Call Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 801-581-6461 or use our online form.
