Life in the Midst of Beauty. The World of a Chinese Scholar

Name: Life in the Midst of Beauty. The World of a Chinese Scholar
Start: 2016-10-01
End: 2017-01-08
Location: Warsaw National Museum

Oct 1 - Jan 8 2017 Al. Jerozolimskie 3

Ren Xiong (1823–1857) Fan with a painting, ‘Flowers, Grass and Insects’ Qing dynasty, 6th year of Emperor Xianfeng’s reign (1856) gold-sprinkled paper, enamel paint The National Museum of China, Beijing

Unknown artist Life of Wang Qiong Ming dynasty (1368–1644) album, paper, ink, water-soluble paint The National Museum of China, Beijing

Case decorated with the Eight Immortals Qing dynasty (1644–1911) golden lacquer, carving, painting The National Museum of China, Beijing

Lü Ji (1477–?) Pheasant and Camellia Bush Ming dynasty (1368–1644) hanging scroll, silk, ink, water-soluble paint The National Museum of China, Beijing

As a part of an exchange programme between National Museum in Warsaw and the National Museum in China, the following limited-time exhibition will bring themes of the far-east to our local corridors. The exhibition is expected to focus on the fascinating caste of "scholar-officials,” which had thrived in ancient Chinese society. The distinct group of society and its role in history will be investigated deeply through the calligraphy, paintings, ceramics, furniture, textiles, and accompanying historical analysis.