(L): Amulet in the Form of a Seated Figure with Bovine Head, c. 4700–2920 BCE. Northeast China, Neolithic period, probably Hongshan culture (4700–2920 BCE).; (R): Disc (bi) with Imperial Poem in Seal Script (zhuanshu) by the Qianlong Emperor, 1736–95. China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)

Materiality and Mystery in Chinese Art
Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 10am-12pm
John C. and Sally S. Morley Family Foundation Lecture Hall
Free; Ticket required

The Cleveland Museum of Art is delighted to present two compelling programs on May 10, celebrating the richness and depth of Chinese art. The day begins with a morning workshop, Materiality and Mystery in Chinese Art, featuring thought-provoking presentations and discussions led by scholars Dr. Lukas Nickel, Professor of Art History of East Asia at the University of Vienna, and Dr. Jenny F. So, former Senior Curator of Ancient Chinese Art at the National Museum of Asian Art, Washington, DC.

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Jade: China’s Enduring Obsession
Saturday, May 10, 2025  from 2-3pm
Suzanne and Paul Westlake Performing Arts Center
Free; Ticket required

In the afternoon, they will  present their annual Distinguished Lecture in Chinese Art, delivered by Dr. Jenny F. So. Her lecture will trace jade’s rise to prominence in Chinese culture—from the mysterious jades buried over 5,000 years ago, to royal burials featuring jade suits and jade-inlaid coffins, to the symbolic jade medals awarded during the 2008 Olympic Games.

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