Study groups are typically full-day or half-day programs designed to offer in-depth study of a subject. Sometimes this involves hands-on demonstrations and evaluations of objects.
Southwest China and Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most diverse regions, with peoples from four major language families. The weaving traditions of this region are equally diverse and colorful and subsequently spread to other parts of Asia. Textile experts Chris Buckley and Serena Lee will introduce the region through field photographs and slide […]
This rare presentation of Mongolian art explores the rich evolution of Mongolian writing and calligraphic traditions, beginning with the Old Uyghur script from the time of Genghis Khan and its development to the classical Mongolian vertical script, to the creation of the Soyombo script by the Mongolian artist and scholar Zanabazar, to the introduction of […]