In recent decades archaeological discoveries across northern China
have brought to light unexpected and significant works of
extraordinary beauty. These artifacts express the dynamic changes
taking place in this region from the fifth to eleventh century,
helping to redefine our understanding of ancient Chinese cultures.
Unearthed showcases recently excavated artifacts from Shanxi and
Gansu provinces, many of which have never been exhibited outside
China. These objects range from fantastical tomb guardian-beasts,
to luxury goods reflecting the lucrative "Silk Road" trade, to
objects designed for religious or ritual purposes, to a magnificent
stone sarcophagus in the shape of a traditional Chinese house.
Detailed essays discuss tradition and innovation in Chinese art;
China's interactions with the outside world through trade and
invasion; artistic techniques and styles; and cultural traditions.
The acquisition of the artifacts is contextualized within the major
developments in Chinese archaeology over the past hundred years,
with particular attention to the intense periods after 1950 and its
status today. Distributed for the Sterling and Francine Clark Art
Institute Exhibition Schedule: Sterling and Francine Clark Art
Institute(06/16/12-10/21/12)
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