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The Printed Image in China—A British Museum Collection and Its History
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents Chinese artwork from the 8th - 21st Century.
When:
May 11, 2012 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Where
Featuring:
Clarissa von Spee, curator, Chinese and Central Asian collections, Department of Asia, The British Museum
Delve into the history of printing and papermaking—invented in China centuries before it was known in Europe—and gain further insight into The Printed Image in China, 8th–21st Century, an exhibition presenting over 130 Chinese prints from the British Museum's comprehensive collection. Works discussed include Buddhist prints from the Silk Road, colorful images used in folk rituals and festivals, imperial engravings, antiwar images from the Modern Woodcut Movement, and internationally acclaimed contemporary prints.
Cost:
Free with Museum admission
Phone Number:
(212) 570-3964
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