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Art of the Dutch Colonial Empire: Examining the Expansive Trade of Ideas, Goods, and Culture Part 1 with Jessica Sternbach
Part 1: The Founding and VOC in Batavia (Java)
This lecture will examine the foundations of the Dutch capitalist arm, the Vereenigde Nederlandsche Geoctroyeerde Oostindische Compagnie (abbreviated as the VOC), also known as the Dutch East India Company. The company was formed during the twelve-year truce in the Dutch Republic's war with Spain, representing a momentary gasp of independence. The first site for colonial activities was the islands of modern-day Indonesia. The VOC established a base in a city they called Batavia, now known as Java. We will see how the indigenous arts were impacted by the Dutch presence.
Led by art historian and Early Modern Dutch expert, Jessica Sternbach, this lecture will look closely at issues of translation and appropriation of imported materials and cultural ideas. In addition to discussing art and its context, participants will be introduced to relevant scholarship and appreciate the trade, appropriation, and translation of artistic objects and ideas.
Jessica Sternbach began studying Art History at Willamette University and was instantly drawn to the vivid colors and impeccable detail of Northern Renaissance artworks. She continued this passion for the Northern painters throughout her education at the Institute of Fine Arts (MA) and Temple University where she is currently working on her Ph.D. Travel has always been a passion for Jessica who studied abroad in Rome during her junior year at Willamette and returned to the Eternal City for a summer to work at Context Travel’s Rome office. Since that time, she has visited several countries checking off her art “bucket list.” During her time in Los Angeles, she worked at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
Jessica gave a thorough explanation of the complicated history while explaing the religious complications and the wars that led to the Dutch being the major country at hat time.
I loved it that Ms. Sternbach started with the history of the Dutch East India Company! a part of history I certainly lack and hope to improve my knowledge with her seminars!
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