Our Nelson Branch July newsletter includes details of our next meeting on Friday 31 July.
Dr. Rose Kerr, Art Historian
“What Every Chinese Woman Wanted”
We are fortunate indeed that Dr. Rose Kerr has agreed to present another of her fascinating Chinese art history stories at our July meeting.
Rose says her lecture is about luxury objects made specifically for women.
In traditional China, well-born women lived quite separate lives to men. They occupied quarters in the rear of the house and were closely supervised outside its walls. Their secluded existence was pampered and opulent, they dressed themselves well, and surrounded themselves with luxury products. Based on the shapes and function of pieces, and on their decoration, it is possible to single out products manufactured specifically for women. This lecture will concentrate on two periods in China’s long history: the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It will discuss porcelain, jade, bronze, lacquer and fine silk garments.
This is an occasion you do not want to miss. Invite your friends to share this unique opportunity to hear a world-class speaker.
For more details view the full Nelson Branch Newsletter, July 2020 (pdf).
