Overview
In partnership with The Robert Chang Art Education Charitable Foundation, Christie’s Education is delighted to present Arts of China Livestreamed Lecture Series: Chinese Art and the World, and Imperial Taste and Chinese Art.
Chinese Art and the World, running from August 26th to 30th, will explore the global footprint of Chinese art. Topics covered include the impact of Chinese art on Japan and Southeast Asia since the Tang dynasty and the development of blue-and-while and cloisonne as a result of the Silk Road trade since the Yuan dynasty. The prominent collections and scholarship built-up in Europe and America beginning from the Ming dynasty up to the 20th century will also be introduced.
Imperial Taste and Chinese Art, running from November 18th to 22nd, will explore the fascinating history of imperial patronage throughout dynastic China. Focusing on the personal taste and artistic achievements of five emperors from the Song, Ming and Qing dynasties, this lecture series highlights how imperial taste shaped the development of Chinese art. From the perspective of connoisseurship and the market, some of the most iconic objects in the history of Chinese art will be discussed.
This lecture series is taught by renowned art historian Nixi Cura, who for over a decade led Chinese art studies at Christie’s Education. These eye-opening lectures offer essential knowledge of Chinese art in the context of early globalization and imperial patronage. Nixi Cura brings unique insight into the history of Chinese art collecting, from the imperial courts of China and the royal palaces of Europe, to the magnificent residences and museums of America.
About The Robert Chang Art Education Charitable Foundation
The Robert Chang Art Education Charitable Foundation aims to support the promotion of Asian Art education to a wider audience. Our partnership builds on existing programmes at Christie’s Education, enabling conversations with scholars and academics, and focused programmes on Chinese Works of Art, Chinese Paintings, as well as developing Asian contemporary art. The Foundation also offers a selected number of full-time students to join the programmes on a complimentary basis. Please stay tuned with us or email us to indicate your interest using your university email address. Requests sending from non-institution domain will not be processed.
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