Considered one of the finest university art museums in America, the Snite Museum’s permanent collection contains almost 30,000 works that represent many cultures and periods. Notable are the Museum’s holdings in Mesoamerican and Olmec art, African art, European art from 1400-1900, Decorative art, Prints, Drawings, Photography, the George Ricky Sculpture Archive, and Ivan Meštrović Collection. Sculpture is displayed in the Mary Loretto and Terrence J. Dillon Courtyard, and the Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park.Please check our website for upcoming exhibitions and events both in-person and virtual.Image: Snite Museum of Art, University of Notre Dame&nbsp;

Tuesday, April 5, 2:00–4:00 p.m. ETFigurines are a microcosm that detail the activities, behaviors, and norms of individuals often excluded from elite artworks. They provide us a glimpse into the daily lives of ancient peoples. This symposium will address the importance of figurines in helping us better understand aspects of ancient peoples' lived experiences. No registration is required.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Big lives writ small: Mesoamerican Figurines at the Snite Museum of Art

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