Art History Workshop Talk: Dragons and Dragon Kings in Chinese Painting
Dr. Jacqueline Chao, Senior Curator of Asian Art, will discuss the role and representation of the Chinese dragon, particularly the dragon king, in Chinese Buddhism and Buddhist art. By highlighting a few Chinese artworks that include illustration of the Chinese dragon king as influenced by the transmission of Buddhism from India to China, this presentation will illuminate the unique role of the Chinese dragon and dragon king in Chinese Buddhism, as well as explore the transformation of its painted image.
Peace Amid Peril
While today we are living in anxious isolation and quarantine as we wait for the future, this work reminds us to use this time to cultivate our inner strength and clarity of mind, so that we may apply and channel our collective strength for the greater good of our communities, our city, and for all of humanity.