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| Devotion in South India: Chola Bronzes |
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"The tradition of cast-bronze sculptures in the Tamil-speaking region of south India became widely prevalent under the imperial rule of the Cholas, who rose to prominence in the late 9th century at Tanjavur (Tanjore) in the delta of the Kaveri River. These sculptures, mainly created from the 9th through the 13th century, are of the highest quality. Reflecting a new approach to the subject matter, this exhibition considers cast-bronze sculptures in relation to the Hindu tradition of bhakti (devotion), which emphasizes intense and intimate devotion to a personal god. The depiction of itinerant poet-saints among Chola bronzes reflects the importance of these figures in promoting bhakti and the growth of Hindu temples."
Go to Museum Resource: http://sites.asiasociety.org/chola/ | |
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| Fire Over Earth: Ceramics from the Collection of the Asia Society |
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Explores the interrelationships between the ceramic traditions of China, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia in terms of techniques, styles and the roles played by ceramics in different contexts. Features seven objects with accompanying text and a glossary.
Go to Museum Resource: http://sites.asiasociety.org/arts/ceramics/ | |
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| Gilded Splendor: Treasures of China's Liao Empire (907-1125) |
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This excellent interactive website explores the complex cultural and religious legacy of the Khitan and their reign over China during the Liao Dynasty (907-1125). Features an extensive image gallery of objects (organized into the following topics: 1) Nomadic Heritage; 2) Chinese Tomb Tradition; 3) Luxuries and Necessities; 4) Religious Life); an interactive tour of two Liao tombs; plus an interactive map of recently excavated Liao sites in Inner Mongolia (with images); two additional historic maps; and a timeline.
Go to Museum Resource: http://sites.asiasociety.org/arts/liao/ | |
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| Golden Fantasies: Japanese Screens from New York Collections |
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Online presentation of a 2004 exhibition of Japanese folding screens. Features 14 screens with descriptive text. Several of these illustrate Japanese literary classics such as the “Chronicle of the Great Peace” (Taiheiki); the Tale of the Heike; the Tales of Ise; and the Tale of Genji.
Go to Museum Resource: http://sites.asiasociety.org/arts/japanesescreens/index.html | |
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| A Guide to Decoding Buddhist Symbols in Tibetan Art |
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“Buddhist thangka paintings are visually captivating and impressive — but there is more to them than meets the eye. Thangkas often focus on a specific deity and scene, and their form and surrounding details are often rich with symbolism, turning them into a medium for religious storytelling. Because of this, extracting all the intricacies and meanings from the paintings requires training.” Site has visuals of symbols with annotation on their meaning.
Go to Museum Resource: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/guide-decoding-buddhist-symbolism-tibetan-art | |
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| Hanging Fire: Contemporary Art from Pakistan |
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"Hanging Fire is the first U.S. museum exhibition to focus on contemporary art from Pakistan. Representing the current energy, vitality, and range of expression in Pakistan’s little-known yet thriving arts scene, the exhibition comprises nearly 50 works by 15 artists, and includes installation art, video, photography, painting, and sculpture. Curated by Salima Hashmi—one of the most influential and well-respected writers and curators in Pakistan—the exhibition presents a comprehensive look at recent and current trends in Pakistani art."
Go to Museum Resource: http://sites.asiasociety.org/hangingfire/ | |
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| Imperial Elegance: Chinese Ceramics from the Asia Society's Rockefeller Collection |
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"This exhibition reveals the broad range of aesthetics that appealed to Chinese imperial patrons of Chinese ceramics during a period that spans more than six hundred years, from the Song (960–1279) through the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Selected works have been grouped to show how color and form in imperial ceramics can provide clues to their function. A final section explores some of the meanings represented by the decorative motifs found on imperial ceramics."
Go to Museum Resource: http://sites.asiasociety.org/arts/imperialelegance/index.html | |
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