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| Inside Out: New Chinese Art |
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Online presentation of a 1998-99 exhibition of new art produced by artists in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and by selected artists who emigrated to the West in the late 1980s. Focuses on works of art that explore the complex relationship between culturally specific issues and larger developments of a modern/postmodern age. Site includes images of more than 20 works (but without descriptions), plus profiles of two commissioned works and one "work in progress" by the artist Xu Bing.
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| In the Realm of Gods and Kings: Arts of India |
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Online presentation of a 2004-05 exhibition of Indian art. The site features mostly paintings from the 16th to the 19th century and is divided into two sections: The Realm of Kings (subtopics The Hunt; Court Life; Kings, Courtiers, and Women; Courtly Manuscripts) and The Realm of Gods (subtopics The Temple and Sacred Text; Krishna; Rama; Devi; Shiva; Saints and Sadhus). Each subsection has text and one to two images.
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| Islamic Calligraphy in Practice and Writing the Word of God: Calligraphy and the Qur'an |
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"This exhibition Islamic Calligraphy in Practice and its companion exhibition, Writing the Word of God: Calligraphy and the Qur’an, explore Islamic art’s quintessential art form: calligraphy. In the Islamic world, the practice of calligraphy constitutes an expression of piety. The writing of Arabic script was considered an exemplary activity for men and women of all stations due to its association with the Qur’an. ... The varied works of calligraphy on display—from practice alphabets to elaborately finished manuscripts—serve as traces of individuals, belief systems, and cultures. The costly and exotic materials lavished on writing instruments also document the international trade of the period, from 1600 to 1900, and create a rich material legacy that fuses aesthetics and piety." Topics include: 1) Tools and Materials; 2) Training and Practice; 3) Contexts for Calligraphy; 4) Writing the Word of God.
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| Landscape of Memory: The Art of Mu Xin |
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Online presentation of a 2003 exhibition of art by Chinese contemporary artist Mu Xin. With an essay discussing the connections between Mu Xin's work and the tradition of Chinese landscape painting and Chinese history; his appreciation of Western humanist philosophy; his imprisonment during the Cultural Revolution; and an analysis of his technique.
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| Mandala Sand Painting: Creating an Enlightened World |
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Over a 10-day period In September 2003 the Tibetan monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery constructed a sand mandala – a sacred cosmogram – "in commemoration of September 11 and as an offering of peace and healing to the people of New York City." This archive website includes images showing day-by-day construction of the mandala, as well as the original press release describing the event, an interview with Geshe Lobsang Tenzin, founder and director of Drepung Loseling Institute, and a Teacher's Guide to the Mandala.
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| Monks and Merchants: Silk Road Treasures from Northwest China, Gansu and Ningxia, 4th-7th Century |
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Features more than 35 objects organized into the following topics: 1) Heavenly Horses; 2) Nomadic Rulers; 3) Buddhism and China; 4) Buddhist Cave Temples; 5) Bodhisattvas; 6) Monks; 7) Merchants and Currencies; 8) The Tang Dynasty. Each topic has overview text, and each object is accompanied by short descriptive text. An additional topic on the Silk Road itself gives extensive background information on the geographical, historical, religious, and cultural context of the Silk Road.
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| Montien Boonma: Temple of the Mind |
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Online presentation of a 2003 retrospective exhibition of works by Thai artist Montien Boonma (1953-2000). The exhibition, according to the introductory text here, "traces Boonma's artistic development in the context of his deep engagement with Buddhism." Five of his works -- all sculptural installations -- are featured here, with brief descriptive text and additional images showing the installation process.
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| More Than Meets the Eye: Japanese Art in the Asia Society Collection |
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Online presentation of a 1998 exhibition that, according to the introductory text, sought to ask new questions and offer fresh insights into Japan's artistic traditions. Featuring 26 objects, mostly from the 15th to the 18th century, from Buddhist paintings and sculptures to woodblock prints, folding screens, and bronze, ceramic, and porcelain objects, most with short descriptive text. Choose the Standard Tour option under Virtual Gallery for a list of featured objects. Number 12 on this list is a 14th-century sculpture thought to represent Prince Shotoku (r. 593-622), and the accompanying text discusses his significance as a cultural icon. Also included in the Bibliography section is a link to "A Reader's Guide to the Arts of Japan," an online resource featuring more than 450 annotations on the best publications on Japanese Art, organized by medium and period, and fully searchable.
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