The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Venue Partner)
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Head of a youth
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Thursday Sep 17, 2009 (6–9pm)
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Directions: Main Building: Take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street and walk to Fifth Avenue; OR take the M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus along Fifth Avenue. The Cloisters: Take the A train to 190th Street and walk, or transfer to the M4 bus and ride north one stop.
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$23
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Years of war and much foreign intervention have had a profound effect on the traditional way of life in Afghanistan. Peter Bergen, a journalist, author, and adjunct professor at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, will shed light on the country’s recent history, drawing on his personal experiences during his many visits to the region. The lecture begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Museum's Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium.
To enhance his discussion of the Bamiyan Buddhas and their significance in the rich cultural heritage of the Afghan people, the film The Giant Buddhas will be screened following the lecture.
This lecture is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul, on view now through September 20.
For more information, click here.
Image: Head of a youth. Aï Khanum, early second century. B.C. National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul. Photo: © musée Guimet / Thierry Ollivier
