Gallery Guide
Creating Global Understanding World Languages and Cultures and University Museums Ibis, 800 BCE, Egyptian. Wood, bronze, gesso, and remains of gilding. Gift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. 5.1.2ab Front Cover: Dolores, a Warrior for All Living Beings, 2018 by Favianna Rodríguez (American, b. 1978). Digital print. Gift of Women in French. Women in French is a scholarly association established in 1978 and whose goal is the promotion of the study of French and Francophone women authors, artists, filmmakers, and intellectuals. In the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. U2019.230 “As makers humans have consistently created for beauty, need, or experiment and while each culture adds their own unique vision to what is made, they are all creating. Seeing and understanding those connections allows us to grow and become conscious of those outside of our [own cultures." -Adrienne Gennett, curator ] [ 2 ] Creating Global Understanding World Languages and Cultures and University Museums Introduction by Adrienne Gennett, Associate Curator, University Museums Many of the most significant and impactful exhibitions at University Museums are those that directly interact with the faculty and students of Iowa State University. Creating Global Understanding: World Languages and Cultures and University Museums is a wonderful example of how University Museums strives to work closely with faculty to utilize the permanent collection as a way to enhance the education and experiences of students on this campus. The World Languages and Cultures department consists of eight language sections (American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish), Anthropology, the American Indian Studies program, Classical Studies, International Studies, the U.S.
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