Online Lecture: Cosmovision of the Andean Civilization

About this event

Enjoy this free webinar presented by Road Scholar. This webinar is remote only and will not be available in-library. Long before the rise of the Inca Empire, early Peruvians attuned themselves to the natural world around them. They discovered sustainable ways of living, guided by the gods of the upper realms and the abundance offered by Mother Earth. Join historian Oscar Oviedo Velasco as he journeys into the myths and cosmologies of ancient Andean culture, offering insights into how Indigenous Peruvians once interpreted the universe. Gain a new perspective on how Andean societies engaged with their world before the Spanish conquest altered their way of life. General Notes Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event. Register for this Free Webinar and enjoy from home! Featured Expert - Oscar Oviedo Velasco Oscar Oviedo Velasco has over 15 years of experience as a local expert and group leader. He specializes in archeology, history, and art of Peru, and has conducted studies on pre-Hispanic textile and pottery techniques and Viceregal history of Lima. Oscar has a degree in museology and has participated in installations for the Amano Museum of Pre-Columbian Textiles. Oscar has participated in excavation projects related to pre-Inca civilizations and battlefields in Lima.