Off the Wall: Good Boys Across Time: Dogs in the Ancient World
From loyal guardians to sacred companions, dogs have walked beside us for thousands of years. Follow Docent Vanessa Pricer, explore how ancient cultures across the globe celebrated dogs in art, mythology, and daily life and how those same bonds still shape our world today. Turns out, they’ve always been more than just pets -- they’ve always been family.
Off the Wall is a curated tour series that explores special topics across SAMA’s collections. Each session is developed and facilitated by passionate docents who can’t wait to share the stories behind SAMA’s most captivating artworks and hidden gems.
Check the online event calendar for specific tour topics.
To ensure an optimal experience, Off the Wall tours are limited to 25 participants. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in at the front desk to secure your place on the tour.
Cowden Gallery
Ticket Price: Free with Museum Admission
Ticket Price Members: Free
From loyal guardians to sacred companions, dogs have walked beside us for thousands of years. Follow Docent Vanessa Pricer, explore how ancient cultures across the globe celebrated dogs in art, mythology, and daily life and how those same bonds still shape our world today. Turns out, they’ve always been more than just pets -- they’ve always been family.
Off the Wall is a curated tour series that explores special topics across SAMA’s collections. Each session is developed and facilitated by passionate docents who can’t wait to share the stories behind SAMA’s most captivating artworks and hidden gems.
Check the online event calendar for specific tour topics.
To ensure an optimal experience, Off the Wall tours are limited to 25 participants. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in at the front desk to secure your place on the tour.
Dog, Asian Art, Chinese, 206 B.C. - 220 A.D., Earthenware with pigments, San Antonio Museum of Art, purchased with funds provided by Faye Langley Cowden, 92.14.8
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