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With four Asian rooms permanently installed in its galleries, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore Asian architecture. The rooms provide a glimpse into Chinese and Japanese culture, history, and daily life. And they are exquisite, authentic settings for the interpretation and display of the museum's outstanding collection of Asian art.
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In 1996, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts purchased and restored what remained of several Chinese historic residential structures |
In 2001, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts added replicas of two historic Japanese structures to its collection |
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The Wu Family Reception Hall served as the main ceremonial hall of a traditional upper class home |
Japanese aristocrats used such elegantly decorated rooms as reception halls for visiting guests and official messengers |
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The library and garden offered a sanctuary for scholars to read, write, paint and refine their inner sensibilities |
Constructed in the wabi style, the museum's teahouse is characterized by its simplicity and restraint |
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Reception Hall
Video: Scrolls and Screens
