In this virtual lecture for members, learn about the special Jade pieces from the Asian Art Museum's collection.
If you thought diamonds were forever, you should consider jade. For millennia, this stone has been valued, revered, and imbued with meaning by many Asian cultures. Admired by emperors, praised by scholars, and frequently used as an ornament to enhance physical beauty, jade is believed to have life-prolonging qualities and considered by some to be more precious than gold. Over thousands of years, artists have drawn inspiration from nature and creatively worked jade into various sizes, forms, and shapes; meanwhile, many layers of meaning have been associated with the essence and quality of jade objects. This program presents the story of jade, beginning with a brief introduction to how the stone is worked, followed by an appreciation of select jade pieces with a focus on their function as well as their symbolic and auspicious meanings.
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.
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Image: Tiger with five poisons, 1800s. China. Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Nephrite. Asian Art Museum, The Avery Brundage Collection, B60J352. Photograph © Asian Art Museum.
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This lecture will be recorded so members can watch again at their leisure at the Virtual Member's Lounge.
