A food safety factory shutdown has Americans hunting for baby formula. Readying themselves for a covid-19 lockdown, Chinese in Beijing emptied store shelves. Emerging from lockdown, some in Shanghai are visiting well-provisioned markets. U.S.-China agricultural trade is booming, but many are still being left hungry. Food security, sustainability and safety remain issues.
The Art of Jade
Florida State University's John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art features an exhibit on Chinese jade.
When:
February 19, 2011 12:00am to October 30, 2011 12:00am
Where
Jade has been shaped for human purposes for thousands of years. Receptive to delicate details and broad surfaces alike, jade was originally used by the Chinese for ceremonial objects, tools, and weapons because of its strength. Gradually it was valued for its aesthetic qualities, and it is still a prestigious material in Chinese culture.
Jade is a generic term for a very durable stone which has two varieties, specifically known as nephrite and jadeite. Its hardness makes it almost impossible to carve; instead, it must be worn away, abraded, and drilled, presenting challenges far beyond those faced by sculptors of more compliant materials. Natural veining is often incorporated into designs, taking advantage of the stone’s specific characteristics to complement the artist’s forms with variations in color.
This exhibition features objects that are a promised gift to the Ringling Museum from Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. Fashioned chiefly during the late Qing dynasty (1644-1912), they reflect ancient traditions, though occasionally revealing a glimpse of a more modern spirit.
Cost:
Free
Event Website URL:
Phone Number:
941-359-5700
Featured Articles
May 13, 2022
European views toward China are not uniform. Europeans recognize China's economic prowess and clearly favor continued ties, but majorities in much of Europe now have a negative view towards China.
Events
Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 4:00pm PDT
Tensions evident in the recent European Union-China virtual summit reflect the increasing skepticism in Europe toward China and the worries over Ukraine and economic ties as well as human rights and environmental issues.