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Treasures from Shanghai:
5,000 Years of Chinese Art and Culture
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September 14, 2007 - January 6, 2008
Treasures from Shanghai: 5,000 Years of Chinese Art and Culture features 77 sets of objects from the Neolithic period (circa 3000 B.C.) to the Qing dynasty (1644-1911 A.D.). This incredible collection, on loan for the first time from the acclaimed Shanghai Museum, portrays the evolution of Chinese technology, art and culture utilizing rare examples of bronze vessels, oracle bones, polychrome potteries, sculptures, porcelains, paintings, jade/bamboo carvings and lacquer works. It is only the third collection ever brought to the United States from the Shanghai Museum and the first in more than 20 years.
Selected objects include examples of Neolithic pottery jars and jade ornaments, bronze and ancient oracle bones from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, porcelains and other ceramics from the Tang through Ming dynasties, to a myriad of some of Shanghai Museum’s most exquisite and historically relevant lacquer boxes, paintings and calligraphy in Ming and Qing dynasties.
The focus of this dynamic exhibit is the ancient Chinese bronzes, from late Xia to early Han dynasty, and the exquisite Chinese porcelains from the Song dynasty to the prime time of the Qing dynasty.
This exhibit displays nearly 20 pieces of ancient bronze vessels, cookware and music instruments, which demonstrate the ancient Chinese court dining cultures and rules of ceremonies. The porcelain works illustrate the most delicate and tasteful Chinese ceramic craftsmanship, including Yue ware, Xing ware, Cizhou ware, Jun ware, Longquan ware, and Jingdezhen ware.
Founded in 1952, the Shanghai Museum has consistently expanded its collections and thus preserved Chinese culture. It is one of the world’s leading repositories of ancient Chinese civilizations. The current museum has 11 galleries, which cover the major categories of Chinese arts, such as ancient bronze, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, jade carvings, coins, Ming and Qing furniture, seals, and minority nationalities art. Its extensive collection, emphasizing the artistry and utility of Chinese relics, provides a comprehensive view of Chinese civilization, which has produced some of the most breathtaking works of art since the dawn of mankind.
In similar fashion, Treasures from Shanghai draws upon this incredible collection to portray the evolution of Chinese technology, art, and culture.
Treasures from Shanghai: 5,000 Years of Chinese Art and Culture is organized by The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, Santa Ana, CA and the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai. It is underwritten by JPMorgan Chase.
Ticket Information
| Members |
$7 |
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| Adults |
$15 |
Children, Seniors,
College Students* |
$9 |
| School Groups |
$6 |
| Groups of 20 or more |
$8 | * Valid college ID required
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