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Events on October 27, 2012
LECTURE Symposium: Beyond the First Emperor's Mausoleum: New Perspectives on Qin Culture Saturday and Sunday, October 27 and 28, 20129:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pillsbury Auditorium To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online »
Held in conjunction with the MIA's presentation of "China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy," this symposium will bring together 12 scholars from China, Europe, and North America who are authorities in early Chinese history, culture, art, and archaeology. The symposium will explore emerging perspectives on Qin culture and history in light of recent archaeological discoveries.
Topics include the sudden emergence of realism in the Terracotta Warriors, and the contributions of Qin cultural creativity and political/social innovations to the history of China.
Also on the agenda: Archaeological discoveries from present-day Gansu and Shaanxi provinces that have reshaped our understanding of the origins of the pre-imperial state of Qin and the rise of the Qin culture; recent excavations of bronze, gold, and jade objects that enhance our knowledge of Qin's interaction with other cultures and its contributions to craftsmanship; the finds of ancient documents that provide insights into the early Qin history; and numerous discoveries associated with the First Emperor's burial, which shed new light on our understanding of early Chinese mortuary practices and conceptions of the netherworld.
Papers presented at the symposium will be published by the MIA in 2013.
Schedule
Saturday, October 27
9 a.m., registration opens
9:30 a.m., Introduction by MIA Director and President Kaywin Feldman
9:45 a.m., "Inheritance, Innovation and Politics in Qin Art"
Defining Qin Artistic Traditions: Heritage, Borrowing and Innovation, Prof. Alain Thote, Centre de Recherches sur les Civilisations de l'Asie Orientale (CRCAO)
Artistic Naturalism and Bureaucratic Theory, Profs. Martin Powers and Sally Michelson Davidson, University of Michigan
Seal Script: The Enduring Legacy of Qin, Roderick Whitfield, Percival David Professor of Chinese and East Asian Art, Emeritus, SOAS, University of London.
12:45 p.m., break
2 p.m., "Qin's Interaction with Other Cultures"
Foreign Elements in Qin Culture: Materials, Manufacture, and Types, Prof. Jenny So, Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Archaeological Discovery at Majiayuan and Its Cultural Connections to Qin and the Northern Steppe, Wang Hui, PhD, Director of Gansu Provincial Institute of Archaeology, China
Along the Alpine Road: Sichuan and Qin's Unification of China, Jay Xu, PhD, Director of Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
4:45 p.m., first day of the symposium ends
5 p.m., museum closes
Sunday, October 28
9:30 a.m., "City, Burial and Ritual"
Qin Cosmography and the First Cosmic Capital, Xianyang, Prof. David Pankenier, Lehigh University
Imagining the Tomb of the First Emperor of China, Anthony Barbieri-Low, Associate Professor of Early Chinese History at the University of California, Santa Barbara
The Lone Bronze Tripod from the First Emperor's Tomb: What Was It Doing There with Bare-torso Terracotta Figures?, Eugene Wang, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Asian Art, Harvard University
12:30 p.m., break
1:30 p.m., "Qin History, Culture and Art: New Light Shed by Archaeological Finds"
The Qin Bian nian ji (An Annalistic History) and the Beginnings of Historical Writing in China, Edward L. Shaughnessy, the Lorraine J. and Herrlee G. Creel Distinguished Service Professor in Early Chinese Studies and Director of the Creel Center for Chinese Paleography
Cinnabar and Mercury Industry of Qin and Early China, Prof. Kuang-yu Chen, Rutgers University
Qin Bronze: Impact from the Central Plains and the South, Liu Yang, PhD, Head of Asian Art Department & Curator of Chinese Art, Minneapolis Institute of Arts
4:30 p.m., symposium ends
5 p.m., museum closes
Generous support provided by Ruth and Bruce Dayton.
Admission: $120; $60 for MIA members; free to members of the Asian Art Affinity Group
To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online » SPECIAL EVENT Member Preview Day for "China's Terracotta Warriors" Saturday, October 27, 201210 a.m. – 5 p.m. Target Galleries MIA members can view the exhibition before it opens to the public the following day.
Reserve your tickets in advance at artsmia.org, at the door, or by calling (612) 870-3000, or toll-free (888) 642-2787. ADULT CLASS Sketching in the Galleries: Drawing and the Sense of Touch Saturday, October 27, 201210:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Studio 114 and museum galleries Instructor, Ken Wenzel.
Touch is second only to sight in drawing. Evoking touch through seeing is a necessary part of the drawing process. Discuss techniques to help develop this skill and practice on objects from the exhibition, "Craft and the Hand: From Visible to Integral."
Fees per session: $30; $22 for MIA members. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online » YOUTH PROGRAM Saturdays, October 6, 13 & 2710:30 a.m. – Noon Studio 111 Let's make art, get to know the museum, and explore the world around us.
IN THE GALLERIES "See" and discuss art objects by closely observing elements such as lines, colors, and shapes. Make connections between subject matter and your own life and experiences. Build language skills by identifying favorite parts of an artwork.
IN THE STUDIO Get inspired through song, movement, and imaginative play. Make artworks that use line, shape, and color and that emphasize personal meaning over imitation. Develop independent problem-solving skills as you make your own artistic choices.
$54; $44 for MIA members. Section limited to 14.
See the online course catalog at www.artsmia.org for details. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online » YOUTH PROGRAM F2 My Family & Friends (ages 6-8) Saturdays, October 6, 13 & 2712:30 – 2 p.m. Studio 111 Let's create art inspired by objects we can touch and see as well as drawing from personal experiences.
IN THE GALLERIES Examine objects to identify elements such as line, shape, and texture, and warm and cool colors. Identify and explain your favorite and least favorite parts of an artwork. Interpret artistic themes and scenes through the lens of personal experience.
IN THE STUDIO Use real-life objects, your lives, and your imagination as a creative springboard. Create artworks that tell your individual story. Practice drawing techniques to record your observations.
$54; $44 for MIA members. Section limited to 14.
See the online course catalog at www.artsmia.org for details. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online »
YOUTH PROGRAM Saturdays, October 6, 13 & 2712:30 – 2:30 p.m. Studio 112 We occupy so many places--in our bodies, families, homes, schools, and in the world. Explore how places and periods help shape the art we make.
IN THE GALLERIES Learn how historical artworks relate to their world cultures. Compare and contrast artworks' form and meaning. Interpret artworks in your own way and share and discuss them.
IN THE STUDIO Plan like an artist by using preparatory sketches and scale models. Gain confidence in representational drawing skills through close observations and use of detail. Practice color mixing, composition, proportion, depth, and more. Find ways to communicate meaning through art.
$72; $58 for MIA members. Section limited to 20.
See the online course catalog at www.artsmia.org for details. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online »
YOUTH PROGRAM Saturdays, October 6, 13 & 273 – 5 p.m. Studio 112 As you explore the world of art, develop new ways to express your unique point of view and the influences that have shaped it.
IN THE GALLERIES Unlock symbols and underlying messages contained in artwork. Analyze artworks to determine their personal, social, cultural, or historical influences. Critique artistic choices and consider applying them to your personal art production.
IN THE STUDIO Gain confidence in shading, perspective, color schemes, and more. Get inspired by pop culture and the everyday "world" for your original artwork. Learn advanced skills in handling art materials.
$72; $58 for MIA members. Section limited to 20.
See the online course catalog at www.artsmia.org for details. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online »
DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Anishinabe to Zapotec: Native Arts of the Americas Saturday, October 27, 20123 – 4 p.m. See beautifully decorated garments, feast bowls, and moccasins from North America; sculptures from the ancient ball game of Mexico; and huge gold ear spools from Peru. Explore the art of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, and South America, from ancient times to the present. |
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