Wonder overview, delightful perspective .. helped me to understand the Chinese Mind, grow in reverence for the people and their art. THe Wide set of resources was truly remarkable and brought such diversity and richness to the whole video.
The Met is home to the finest collection of Chinese masterpieces of any museum outside of China.“China: West Meets East at The Met” showcases selections of Chinese masterworks from the Neolithic period and the Great Bronze Age to the Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, including ancient bronzes; precious porcelain; jade and carved lacquer; painted silk scrolls; and monumental Buddhist cave sculptures. The tranquil Scholar’s Garden, modeled after a 17th century Ming garden court, invites meditation and reflection, while behind the scenes in the Asian Conservation Studio, fragile paintings on silk, satin, and paper are meticulously restored.  China: West Meets East at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Release Year: 2008 Duration: 56 min Availability:
Related: History, International, Life & Culture, Music & Arts, Great Museums “China: West Meets East at The Met” showcases selections of Chinese masterworks from the Neolithic period and the Great Bronze Age to the Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, including ancient bronzes; precious porcelain; jade and carved lacquer; painted silk scrolls; and monumental Buddhist cave sculptures. The tranquil Scholar’s Garden, modeled after a 17th century Ming garden court, invites meditation and reflection, while behind the scenes in the Asian Conservation Studio, fragile paintings on silk, satin, and paper are meticulously restored. Produced and Written by Chesney Blankenstein Doyle Marc Doyle Edited by Bobby Jones Jon Miller Al Abronski Narrated by BD Wong Coordinating Producer Randall Penn Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
Comments Posted 07/31/09 by Nick Lemieur
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