"It also tells us a lot about human nature, about this constant and eternal pursuit of beauty."
Curator Jason Sun on a "Seated court lady" from the Tang Dynasty.
Throughout 2013, The Met invited curators from across the Museum to each talk about one artwork that changed the way they see the world.
What this Tang dynasty figure represents about human beauty and its moment in time
Zhixin Jason Sun
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Zhixin Jason Sun
Curator, Department of Asian Art
Curator, Department of Asian Art
Photography by Joseph Coscia, Jr.
Art Mentioned
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China
8th century