Chinoiserie began as a European emulation of Far Eastern design but rapidly moved into the realm of inspired fantasy. Continue reading
China Syndrome
Asian Art
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Fishing Expeditions
Akira Shimizu plumbs childhood memories and traditional Japanese imagery to find material for his art. Continue reading
Winning Bronze
The beauty and grandeur of Chinese bronzes are equaled only by their historical fascination. Continue reading
Romancing the Stone
Ranging from emerald green to milky white, jade carvings work their magic on collectors both Western and Chinese. Continue reading
Think in Ink
A dedicated group of Chinese artists have revitalized the centuries-old tradition of ink-and-brush painting, giving it a distinctly contemporary aesthetic. Continue reading
Dynamic Ceramics
With changing tastes, growing interest from China’s middle class and ancient objects emerging from the ground, there are some new opportunities in the hugely diverse realm of Chinese earthenware. Continue reading
Screen Stars
Japanese folding screens, delicate but durable, enshrine centuries of painting tradition. Continue reading
Tibetan Art: An Unusual Exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
From 17th-century scrolls to contemporary psychedelic prints, the MFA Boston points the route to Shambhala, Tibetan Buddhism’s mythic city. Continue reading
Oriental Art: Egyptian Collector Shafik Gabr and Orientalist Artwork
Egyptian collector Shafik Gabr believes that Orientalist paintings can further understanding between the West and the Arab world. Continue reading
The Emperor as Aesthete
As patron and collector, the long-reigning Qianlong emperor put his mark on Chinese art. Continue reading