Art Escapes: Virtual Tours Through Asia - Chinese Ceramics, From Ancient to Modern Times with Joanna Lee
The museum's light-filled loggia is home to some of its most exquisite ceramics, representing a thousand years of Chinese imperial patronage. Trace how each dynasty built on and refined what came before, how new technologies — including explosively colored glazes — gave rise to now-familiar patterns, and get up close with some of the world’s rarest porcelains.
Join us for a peek behind the screens — brand-new virtual tours led by Asian Art Museum curators showcase favorite objects, uncover hidden histories, and give you a taste of all we offer, from the oldest artworks in San Francisco to the city’s best new murals.
On Saturday afternoons, grab your preferred device, curl up on the couch, and embark on an illuminating tour through different museum galleries. With Zoom as your portal, and a specialist to guide you, you’ll have close-up encounters with works from our world-famous collection, revisit recent exhibitions, and preview new contemporary installations. Afterward, take part in a live, friendly conversation with one of our curators — all from the safety and comfort of home.
Focusing on a single subject at a time, each 20-minute tour is led by an expert who shares insights into millennia of craft and creativity and reveals the stories behind the art.
Tours are free for members. Click on the “Buy Tickets” link to reserve a ticket for the ‘Chinese Ceramics, From Ancient to Modern Times’ virtual tour led by Joanna Lee, Curatorial Assistant for Chinese Art, or a package of six or more tours at a discounted price. See the full lineup.
