Reproducing Antiquities: Authenticity, Replication and the Art of Learning from History
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Presented by
Salem State University History Department
Join us as Sarah Milton discusses her work making copies of ancient Mesopatamian tales of war and ritual on bas-reliefs for the Harvard Semitic Museum. She will explore the importance of cast making and reproductions for keeping history alive and accessible and will lead us in a conversation about issues of authenticity vs. accessibility in museum practice and beyond.Sarah is currently the collections and exhibitions manager at Rockport Art Association and Museum. She is a working artist.