"Enchanted Stories: Chinese Shadow Theater in Shaanxi" Exhibition
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At China Institute
Media: Sculpture, Crafts, Other
This exhibition presents rare shadow puppets dating to the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Drawn from the rich collection of the Shaanxi Provincial Art Gallery, approximately 90 puppets made of animal hide with dramatic pigments are presented thematically through famous Chinese legends and characters, exploring the history and life of the Chinese throughout the centuries.
Schedule
From 2008-01-31 To 2008-05-11
Fee
Adults $7, Students and Seniors $4, Members, Children under 12, Tuesday and Thursday 6-8pm Free
Venue Hours
From 10:00 To 17:00
tuesdays closing at 20:00, thursdays closing at 20:00
Closed on Holidays
Note:Closed between exhibition
Maps
Access
Between Park Ave. and Lexington Ave. Subway: 6 to 68th Street or F to Lexington Ave-63rd Street
Address
125 E 65th St., New York, NY 10021
Phone: 212-744-8181 Fax: 212-628-4159
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"Enchanted Stories: Chinese Shadow Theater in Shaanxi" Exhibition</a>
Venue: China Institute
Schedule: From 2008-01-31 To 2008-05-11
Address: 125 E 65th St., New York, NY 10021
Phone: 212-744-8181 Fax: 212-628-4159
