Statuette of a Horse and Rider (right profile view, post conservation, detail), Greek, 520–500 B.C. Bronze. Albanian Institute of Archaeology, Tirana
Horses and Humans: A Partnership Across Time
GETTY VILLA
Auditorium
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Horses have fascinated humans for thousands of years, living among us as valued companions who deeply influenced our culture. Explore the history, art, and archaeology of the horse-human bond with five scholars representing diverse disciplines. Their talks span ancient Greece to the “New World” and dive into varied contexts in which horses became our indispensable partners. We end with the latest archaeological, artistic, and scientific evidence for the evolution of horses, their relationship with humans, and their impact on the people of the Americas.
Enjoy refreshments and conversation following the program in the Auditorium lobby.
Participants
Introduction to "The Horse and Rider from Albania" exhibition
Jens Daehner, associate curator of Antiquities, Getty Villa Museum
An Enduring Bond: The History of the Horse-Human Partnership
Carolyn Willekes, assistant professor of general education, Mount Royal University, Calgary
An Ancient Greek Soldier’s Guide to Good Riding
Carol Mattusch, Mathy professor emerita of art history, George Mason University
The Racehorse in the Roman World: Sport, Status, and Symbolism
Sinclair Bell, professor of art history, Northern Illinois University
Horses in Conquest and Colonization from Medieval Spain to Latin America
Kathryn Renton, associate communications specialist, Getty Research Institute
The Human-Horse Story: Changing Perspectives from Archaeological Science
William Taylor, assistant professor of anthropology, curator of archaeology, University Colorado-Boulder
Complements the exhibition The Horse and Rider from Albania, on view through January 29, 2024.