October 26 - January 11 — Power and Glory: Court Arts of China’s Ming Dynasty
What a treat! This is the first major exhibition to focus solely on the court arts of the Ming dynasty. Some of the objects in the exhibition are from newly excavated tombs of individuals related to the Ming court and have never been shown before outside of China. The exhibition is comprised of more than 200 items that include paintings; gold and jade; textiles; jewelry; architectural and funereal objects; carvings and lacquer pieces; porcelains; and enamel and metal work.
When: October 26 to January 11
Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art 4000 Michigan Road Indianapolis, Indiana
Ming, meaning “bright,” was chosen as the name for what became China’s last native-ruled imperial dynasty, established in 1368 when Han Chinese rebels overthrew the Mongol rulers of the Yuan Dynasty. The 276 years of Ming rule, which came to an end in 1644 when Manchu invaders overtook Beijing, were marked by political stability, economic strength and vibrant arts. This was perhaps the last age (before, perhaps, the 21st century) when China could legitimately claim to be the world’s Top Power.
