Exhibition Preview for "YEAR OF THE DRAGON, Early China to LEGO"
Fri, Feb 09
|Heritage Museum of Asian Art
“YEAR OF THE DRAGON, Early China to LEGO “ Special Exhibition Preview on Lunar Dragon Year's Eve Featuring Contemporary Dance Performances by Multi-Discipline Artist Irene Hsiao Enjoy Wine and Appetizers Members-Free Non-Members-$25 LIMITED to 100 Spots.
Time & Location
Feb 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
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" Year of the Dragon " Exhibition Preview on the Lunar New Year's Eve 2024
Description:
The dragon has captivated the Asian continent for thousands of years. Once revered as the bearer of rain, the dragon has been held in high esteem by commoners and nobility alike. In China, the dragon was an imperial image that was reserved for the emperor. A symbol of strength and power, the emperor was at one time referred to as “The Dragon.” Similarly, the dragon was the emblem of the kings of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. While it has remained a symbol of power, its significance has evolved over time.
This exhibition explores the representation of the dragon over the span of a millenia and three Asian countries. It demonstrates how the form and function of dragon imagery has drastically evolved over the centuries. An imperial dragon robe is juxtaposed with a 20th…
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