Gallery
The Early Archaic Period of Llhuros is characterized by a rugged imagery, essentially nonrepresentational. Objects of the Archaic Period, which seem to possess a disquieting or menacing air, are invariably Pilkug, while the more serene objects are most often the products of the tranquil people of Vanibo. While there is a noticeable emphasis on sexuality throughout the entire history of Llhuros, it is the manner and degree of this special interest which distinguishes the Late Archaic Period from the Middle Period which was renowned for a charged libidinousness exceeding even Paphian sensuality. Finally, concerning The Decline of Llhuros, the fall of the Llhuroscians has been ascribed to the infallibility of the menstrual chart, as well as their hedonistic indulgence of effete refinements, and obsessive pursuit of sensory excitation.
Ceramic Plaques
Professor Schilaneder believes stilt-walkers and pilgrims to be the subject matter of these unusual ceramic plaques dating from the Early Archaic period.
(Lebende Symbole, p. 48)
COL.13
Early Archaic
Norman Daly
circa 1966 - 1971
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
North America
Asia Minor
Llhuros
6 in
12 in
1/4 in
Painted and Glazed Earthenware
Fictional medium as (would have been) described by Norman Daly in the 1972 catalog and exhibition tags (1972-2019).
This object is a unique element of the "Civilization of Llhuros" collection given to the Cornell University Anthropology Collaboratory in 2026.
Akron Art Institute (1972)
Cornell University | A.D. White Museum of Art (1972)
Indianapolis Art Museum (1972)
Istanbul Biennial, 16th | "The Seventh Continent" (2019)
La Panacée, centre d'art contemporain | "Plurivers" | Montpellier, France (2017-18)
Memorial Art Gallery | University of Rochester (1972)
Roberson Center for Art and Science, Binghamton, NY (1974)
Romische-Germanisches Museum | "Projekt '74" | Cologne Germany (1974)
SUNY Albany | Art Gallery (1973}
University of Pennsylvania Art Museum, Philadelphia (1974)
