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Detail, Stealing an Urn of Wine |
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February 9 - July 27, 2008
Freer Gallery of Art |
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From the ancient times to the present day, Chinese artists have always turned to literature for inspiration for their paintings and works of calligraphy, and other objects. By creating a close correlation between image and text, artists over the centuries have depicted famous mythical scenes, illustrated significant events in Chinese history, and interpreted beloved poems and stories. Among the major literary themes on view are the mythical "Nymph of the Luo River," the historical tale of "Lady Cai Wenji Returns to Han," the legendary "Female Immortal Chang E," and the poetic "Thoughts on Ancient Sites by Du Fu."
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  Online Exhibition
Gallery
Guide - Chinese Arts of the Brush
More Chinese Art
• Black and White Chinese Ceramics
• Ancient Chinese
Pottery and Bronze
• Xu Bing: "Monkeys Grasping for the Moon"
Chinese Art in Our Collections
Center for the Art of East Asia
Resources on East Asian art at the University of Chicago
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