The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met
Written c1000 at the imperial court in Japan by the Lady Murasaki Shikibu The Tale of Genji has had a profound effect on the evolution of literature and romance
Calligraphy
Artful Words: Calligraphy in Illuminated Manuscripts – Getty
The written word became an art form during the Middle Ages, when an outpouring of intellectual inquiry through Islamic influence on European thought, took place
Age of Empires: Chinese Art, Qin & Han Dynasties at The Met
Age of Empires: Chinese Art of the Qin and Han Dynasties with more than 160 ancient Chinese works of art – on show at The Met New York, April 3 – July 16, 2017
British Museum – Ming: 50 Years Changing China and the World
Ming: 50 Years that Changed China is an important exhibition at the British Museum starting 18th September, 2014, with scholars exploring the period 1400 – 1450
Out of Character: Decoding Chinese Calligraphy at The Met NY
If you are living in, or visiting New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers a gateway into the rich tradition of Chinese Calligraphy from April 29, 2014
Arts of Japan – Brush Writing Reflects Beautiful Personality
Brush Writing in the Arts of Japan is a show about how, through creative innovation, someone’s handwriting style can convey their own aesthetic sensibilities