For Members
Virtual Lecture Series | Adornment: Displays of Wealth and Status
10 AM | Online via Zoom
In this virtual lecture for members, learn about meaningful wearable art from the Asian Art Museum's collections.
Gold, silver, gems, and pearls in the form of crowns, earrings, pendants, and bracelets: for thousands of years, people all over the world have used costly, intricate, and often symbolic jewelry to display wealth, status, and importance. From ancient Persians and Koreans to 18th-century ethnic Indonesians to modern Chinese and South Asian peoples, cultures across Asia have treasured beautifully crafted adornment throughout history. Explore examples of this eye-catching and meaningful wearable art from the Asian Art Museum’s fabulous collection.
This one-hour virtual lecture by one of our community speaker docents is followed by a half-hour Q&A.
10:05 AM | Welcome
10:10 AM | Program
11:00 AM | Q&A
Members at every level are invited to attend this virtual event.
Need help registering? Email [email protected].
Image: Comb with fish in stream design, approx. 1800-1900. Japan. Edo period (1615-1868). Gold and lacquer on ivory. Asian Art Museum, Gift of Harry and Edith Marks, 1989.40.9. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
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This lecture will be recorded so members can watch again at their leisure at the Virtual Member's Lounge.
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