A cultural historian who has long been associated with the smithsonian institution, richard kurin has been involved in several important projects designed to keep american and other cultures alive. The smithsonians history of america in 101 objects the smithsonian institution is americas largest, most important, and most beloved repository for the objects that define our common heritage. The book is much more descriptive than analytical, as kurin sets each object. May 04, 2015 as part of the smithsonianx course, objects that define america, dr. Is culture brokered like stocks, real estate, or marriage.
Now under secretary for art, history, and culture richard kurin, aided by a team of top smithsonian curators and scholars, has assembled a literary exhibition of 101 objects from across the smithsonians museums that together offer a marvelous new perspective on the history of the united states. About for books the smithsonians history of america in. Richard kurin will hold an office hours to answer student questions about course themes and objects in. The legendary history of a cursed gem by richard kurin. He also has presented a new lecture series for the great courses entitled. Richard kurin serves as the smithsonian institutions under secretary for history, art, and culture, with responsibility for most of its museums and many of its educational programs. Richard kurin is the under secretary for history, art, and culture at the smithsonian institution. He is an anthropologist and cultural historian, a former fulbright fellow with a ph. Richard kurin since its discovery in seventeenthcentury india, the hope diamond, a glimmering deep blue gem weighing over 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery and steeped in intrigue. See all books authored by richard kurin, including the smithsonians history of america in 101 objects, and hope diamond.
Buy smithsonians history of america in 101 objects, the. Since its discovery in seventeenthcentury india, the hope diamond, a glimmering deep blue gem weighing over 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery and steeped in intrigue. He has worked for the smithsonian for four decades, serving in many roles as a director, undersecretary, and. The great american hall of wonders, art, science, and invention in the nineteenth. Kurin does a terrific job of expanding upon the story of each object, whether its a pair of slave shackles or a damaged door from one of the new york city fire trucks that responded to 911. Intangible cultural heritage is a technical term used by experts, not by shamans or musicians. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new. Beautifully designed and illustrated with color photographs throughout, the smithsonians history of america in 101 objects is a rich and fascinating journey through americas collective memory, and a beautiful object in its own right. The smithsonians history of america in 101 objects by richard kurin the penguin press 20973 is an incredibly thoughtful selection of physical objects that help tell the tale of our country from prehistory e. Hope diamond the legendary history of a cursed gem book. Interpreting objects and collections london and new york. Preserving the magic by kurin, richard unesco courier. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. As under secretary for history, art, and culture, richard kurin is responsible for most of smithsonians national museums and a variety of cultural and education programs, as well as several research centers including the center for folklife and cultural heritage.
New york city in the 1890sit was the gilded age, and sumptuous gluttony was the norm. Kurin sheds remarkable new light on objects we think we know well, from lincolns hat to dorothys ruby slippers and julia childs kitchen, including the often. Ba, philosophy and anthropology, state university of new york. In this position, he oversees most of the smithsonians national museums, libraries, and archives, as well as several of its research and outreach programs. Now under secretary for art, history, and culture richard kurin, aided by a. Richard kurin is the author of the smithsonians history of america in 101 objects 4. Ma and phd, anthropology, fulbrighthays doctoral fellow, university of chicago. Now under secretary for art, history, and culture richard kurin, aided by a team of top smithsonian curators and scholars, has assembled a literary exhibition of 101 objects from across the smithsonians museums that together offer a marvelous new perspective on. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. In this engaging book, richard kurin shows that cultures are also mediated and indeed brokered by. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Buy a cheap copy of reflections of a culture broker book by richard kurin. In a new programme, unesco proclaims these, among others, masterpieces of intangible cultural heritage.
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