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The Magic of the Medium in Ancient Chinese Art Session II of III
Bowers Museum holds a lecture series on ancient Chinese art.
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Juliann Wolfgram, Lecturer in Asian art history, California Institute of Technology, presents a 3-part lecture series examining the form and function of clay, bronze, and jade in ancient Chinese art. Learn how the power of medium was used to conquer the afterlife, speak to ancestors and spread the Dharma in China from the Qin throughout the Tang Dynasties.
Part l: November 18 - The Might of Earth
Part ll: December 2 - The Language of Bronze
Part lll: December 9 - The Force of Stone
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We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
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Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?