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Through May 4, 2003
Symbols of Power: Masterpieces from the Nanjing Museum
Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
2002 North Main Street Santa Ana, CA 92706This exhibit features national treasures from one of China's premier museums, the Nanjing Museum, outside of the country for the first time during Symbols of Power: Masterpieces from the Nanjing Museum. On view during this exhibit are about 260 objects dating back 5,000 years, from the Neolithic Age to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 A.D.) to World War II. Objects include bronze, ancient currency, fine porcelain, religious objects, paintings and calligraphy, formal and informal attire, court objects, accessories and jewelry.
Symbolism is very important to the Chinese, particularly concerning their imperial rulers. Virtually all aspects of the imperial families' lives, from birth to death, from leisure to the formalities of the court, were surrounded by symbols of their power. A fascinating postscript to the exhibit is the cross-country journey taken by many of these objects during the 1930s and 1940s. More than half of the objects to be shown during Symbols of Power: Masterpieces from the Nanjing Museum were part of one of the great sagas of the 20th century - the 16-year journey undertaken by thousands of Chinese to save their imperial heritage from invading Japanese troops.
Advance Ticket Sales for this exhibit begin May 8, 2002. Prices: $14 adults; $10 seniors and students; $8 children. For ticket information, call (714) 567-3680.
January 9-27, 2003
Los Angeles County Museum of Art Southern Asian Art Council Orissa and India's Heartland Tour
Join the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Southern Asian Art Council for a five-star deluxe tour led by Assistant Curator, Rochelle Kessler to a select group of the most fascinating temples, palaces, forts, museums, and villages of Northern and Eastern India. Experience the splendors of Mughal architecture in Delhi and Agra. See the magnificent architecture of the British Raj in Calcutta. Observe ancient, sacred rituals on the Ganges in Varanasi. Gain an understanding of erotic temple architecture in Khajuraho with leading scholar Dr. Devangana Desai. Visit off the beaten path splendors of Orissa with UC Berkeley's renowned Professor Joanna Williams.
Contact the LACMA Department of South & Southeast Asian Art for more details at (323) 857-6091or ssea@lacma.org.
January 29-30, 2003
Movie Nights: Korean Film Series at the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles
*Feature Film - Just Do it! (2000)7 pm
Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles
5505 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(Located at Wilshire and Dunsmuir)
Phone: 323-936-7141
Fax: 323-936-5712
Website: www.kccla.org
e-mail: info@kccla.org
The Korean Cultural Center holds screenings of selected Korean Films with English subtitles two days each month. This is a great opportunity for people who enjoy good films, not only those who are interested in Korean culture and Korean cinema. The films are shown usually on the last Wednesday and Thursday of each month in the second floor Auditorium. Dates are changed due to national holidays.Just Do it! (2000); Park Dae-Young, Comedy, 93 min:
Another of Korea's outlandish social satires, this film hits at least three
targets with both barrels. Mr. Jung is bankrupt (again), a perennial victim
of the Korean Economic meltdown. He moves his family into a shack and soaks his sorrows in Soju (Korean whiskey). A random accident leads to a windfall insurance pay-out-and Mr. Jung sees the way to financial security. The family has a swanky new home after a few more pay-outs, but to make a real killing in this insurance scam, someone must die...
Please send information on East Asia-related events, performances, and exhibitions to:
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Dube
UCLA Asia Institute
11288 Bunche Hall, UCLA
Los Angeles, California 90095-1487
email: <cdube@isop.ucla.edu>
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