Color in Ancient Tennessee
Join us for a free virtual talk on Tuesday, November 15, at 12 PM Central. This Virtual Symposium is free and open to the public.
REGISTER ON ZOOM HERE.
ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM:
Dr. Kevin Smith, archaeologist and professor at Middle Tennessee State University, will share his archaeological work to understand the pigments and colors used by Native Americans right here in ancient Tennessee.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Dr. Kevin Smith is an archaeologist and professor at Middle Tennessee State University. His research interests include the Late prehistoric Mississippian cultures of the Midwest and Southeast United States, Mississippian art and iconography, the history and development of Southeastern archaeology, frontier period archaeology (1760-1820), archaeology of African-American lifeways (1783-Reconstruction), and Native Americans in popular culture. He received his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University.
SYMPOSIUM SPONSORS:
The Parthenon would like to thank the following organizations that provide underwriting support for its exhibition and educational programming, including Symposia, through grants and corporate partnerships with Centennial Park Conservancy. Individuals can support the Parthenon by making a donation or becoming a member of Centennial Park Conservancy. Learn more.
Humanities Tennessee, Amazon, the Sandra Schatten Foundation, HCA Healthcare Foundation, Tennessee Arts Commission, Hays Foundation, and Advance Financial Foundation
ADDITIONAL SYMPOSIUM SPONSORS:
Archaeological Institute of America- Nashville Society, Vanderbilt University, and Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation