On September 29, 2024, the USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a workshop at the Huntington’s Chinese garden, offering K-12 educators hands-on insights into using the garden as a teaching tool. With expert presentations, a guided tour, and new resources, the event explored how Chinese gardens' rich history and cultural significance can be integrated into classrooms. Interested in learning more? Click below for details on the workshop and upcoming programs for educators.
Alternative Dreams: 17th-Century Chinese Paintings from the Tsao Family Collection
LACMA presents a two-day symposium examining examines Chinese art and culture of the 17th century (late Ming and early Qing dynasties). It is held in conjunction with the exhibition Alternative Dreams: 17th-Century Chinese Paintings from the Tsao Family Collection.
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A two-day symposium on October 15 and 16 examines Chinese art and culture of the 17th century (late Ming and early Qing dynasties) and is held in conjunction with the exhibition Alternative Dreams: 17th-Century Chinese Paintings from the Tsao Family Collection. The presentations will explore such subjects as 17th-century painting and calligraphy, the role of poetry in the creation and experience of Chinese painting, the resurgence of Buddhism among late Ming and early Qing artists, and the depiction of dreams in Chinese literature and painting.
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