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Channeling Immortality: Chinese Scholars' Rocks
The Norton Museum of Art presents an exhibition on Chinese forms of rock art.
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For centuries, Chinese scholars have believed that cosmic energy coalesces into fantastic-looking rocks, and that longevity and quietude are achieved through the love of such rocks. Large enough to be displayed in gardens or small enough to be set on a desk, this exhibition features striking examples of these rocks as well as paintings and other related works of art
Image from Norton Museum of Art
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