by Dr. Christoph Kluetsch

1 October 2024 at 5pm

Auro Artworld is organizing a series of 6 lectures at the Centre d’Art multimedia room in Auroville. These lectures, conducted by Dr. Christoph Kluetsch, will explore connections between art, philosophy, and spirituality, bridging Eastern and Western traditions to illuminate the enduring questions of existence, consciousness, and creativity.

The series will be offered on the first Tuesday of every month, beginning on October 1st.

Apples and Mangoes: Iconography and the Foundations of Art History
Apples are the fruits of the tree of knowledge in Christian paradise; they symbolize the world in the hands of kings and are a fruit of poison in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
The mango, on the other hand, is a fruit of sweetness and joy. Ganesha received it as a reward for circumventing Shiva. Creative conversations and gatherings often happen under
the mango tree, which can be found in temples and gardens of enlightenment. The iconography of these symbolic fruits invites a reflection on key art historical methodologies
by E. Panofsky, H. Wölfflin, and A. Warburg.