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The beauty of nature: representations in East Asian art

When

Saturdays, 2pm to 3pm Saturday 15 June to Saturday 6 July Except Saturday 22 June

Cost

Starting from: $30 member

Join us for a captivating lecture series with curator Jackie Menzies as she explores nature in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese art. Discover the traditions, symbolism, and materials that define these masterpieces.

Over three insightful lectures, Jackie Menzies will:

  • Examine the traditions of landscape and bird-and-flower painting

  • Uncover the symbolism of plants and animals

  • Explore the use of bamboo, jade, lacquer, and silk in creating objects of beauty and ingenuity

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