Anatomy of a Masterpiece: How to Read Chinese Paintings
Through August 10, 2008
Galleries for Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, 2nd floor, north wing
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. The exhibition is made possible by The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Foundation.
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