Dunhuang:
Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road
April 19 – July 21, 2013
Dunhuang, the western gateway to China, is one of the world's most esteemed art shrines and cultural heritage sites.Dunhuang: Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Roadaddresses art and ritual practices of the Northern dynasties (420-589) and the Tang dynasty (618-907). The exhibition features excavated art works, high relief clay figures, wooden sculpture, silk banners, and molded bricks. A group of treasured Buddhist sutras from the famous Cangjingdong (The Library Cave) illustrate the story behind Dunhuang's historic discovery. Magnificent replicas of a 6th-century central pillar and an 8th-century cave allow visitors to experience the actual cave setting.
This exhibition is organized by China Institute Gallery and Dunhuang Academy under the direction of Willow Weilan Hai Chang and is curated by Fan Jinshi, Director of Dunhuang Academy.
This exhibition is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and by the generous support of the Asian Cultural Council, Blakemore Foundation, the E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Henry Luce Foundation and China Institute Friends of the Gallery.    |  Detail: Celestial Music, mural from Mogao Cave 288 Western Wei dynasty (535-557), 52 x 522 cm Image courtesy of Dunhuang Academy |
Source: China Institute
Dunhuang: Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road
Dunhuang, the western gateway to China, is one of the world’s most esteemed art shrines and cultural heritage
sites. Dunhuang: Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road will address art and ritual practices of the northern dynasties (420–589) and the Tang dynasty (618–907). The exhibition will feature excavated artworks, high relief clay figures, wooden sculpture, silk banners, and molded bricks. a group of treasured Buddhist sutras from the famous Cangjingdong (The library Cave) will illustrate the story behind Dunhuang’s historic discovery. a magnificent replica of the eigth century cave that houses the beautiful Bodhisattva of the Mogao Grottoes and an illustrious central pillar from the sixth century will also be prominently displayed to recall the actual cave setting.
April 19 – July 21
Monday – Sunday ~ 10 AM – 5 PM Tuesday & Thursday ~ 10 AM – 8 PM FREE members and children under 12 only FREE Tuesdays & Thursdays ~ 6 – 8 PM $7 adults / $4 students and seniors
Catalogues for current and past exhibitions are available.
New York
Tuesday and Thursday 10am - 8pm
FREE admission from 6pm - 8pm
Closed in between exhibitions and on major holidays.
FREE Children under 12
FREE Members of China Institute, Asia Society, and Channel Thirteen
Please click for ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Dunhuang, the western gateway to China, is one of the world’s most esteemed art shrines and cultural heritage
sites. Dunhuang: Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road will address art and ritual practices of the northern dynasties (420–589) and the Tang dynasty (618–907). The exhibition will feature excavated artworks, high relief clay figures, wooden sculpture, silk banners, and molded bricks. a group of treasured Buddhist sutras from the famous Cangjingdong (The library Cave) will illustrate the story behind Dunhuang’s historic discovery. a magnificent replica of the eigth century cave that houses the beautiful Bodhisattva of the Mogao Grottoes and an illustrious central pillar from the sixth century will also be prominently displayed to recall the actual cave setting.
April 19 – July 21
Monday – Sunday ~ 10 AM – 5 PM Tuesday & Thursday ~ 10 AM – 8 PM FREE members and children under 12 only FREE Tuesdays & Thursdays ~ 6 – 8 PM $7 adults / $4 students and seniors
Catalogues for current and past exhibitions are available.
LOCATION:
125 East 65th Street (between Lexington and Park Avenues)New York
GALLERY HOURS:
Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pmTuesday and Thursday 10am - 8pm
FREE admission from 6pm - 8pm
Closed in between exhibitions and on major holidays.
ADMISSION:
Adults $7 Students and seniors (with valid ID) $4FREE Children under 12
FREE Members of China Institute, Asia Society, and Channel Thirteen
Please click for ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
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