"Anatomy of a Masterpiece: How to Read Chinese Paintings" Exhibition
Closes in 21 days
At The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Media: Painting, Calligraphy
The exhibition dissects 36 paintings and calligraphies from the permanent collection, juxtaposing actual artworks with enlarged photographic details that focus on fine points of style or content, in order to elucidate what makes each one a masterpiece. The display, which spans 1,000 years of Chinese art history, from the 8th to the 17th century, examines many of the Museum’s finest paintings, including figures, landscapes, flowers, birds, and religious subjects.
Schedule
From 2008-03-01 To 2008-08-10
Artist(s)
Han Gan et al.
Fee
Suggested Donations: Adults $20, Seniors $15, Students $10, Members and Children Free
Venue Hours
From 9:30 To 17:30
fridays closing at 21:00, saturdays closing at 21:00
Closed on Mondays, Holidays
Note:Open on some holiday Mondays.
Maps
Access
Corner of 82nd St. Subway: 6 to 77th Street or 4/5/6 to 86th Street
Address
1000 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10028
Phone: 212-570-3951 Fax: 212-472-2764
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"Anatomy of a Masterpiece: How to Read Chinese Paintings" Exhibition</a>
Venue: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Schedule: From 2008-03-01 To 2008-08-10
Address: 1000 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10028
Phone: 212-570-3951 Fax: 212-472-2764
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