The Art Of Bowers Exhibition

Combining the exhibition with the class, I learned that most artworks have in common that these works are not only conveyed aesthetic appearances, but also meaningful desires behind. The Chinese arts are favored using zoomorphic such as dragon, snakes, and tiger, and other figure symbols to indicate certain meanings throughout. For example, the piece, Blue and White Dish with Three Friends Design, made in the early Ming dynasty. The “Three Friends” are pine, bamboo and the plum blossom tree. According to the caption:
The first two of which maintain their green color through the winter and the third blossoms toward the end of the winter, symbolizing continuity under difficult conditions and long life. Together they symbolize longevity, perseverance, and integrity being the virtues of the ideal scholar-gentleman. (Bowser Museum)
Recently, Bowers Museum also holds a special photography collection of Frida Kahlo, who is one of the most beloved Mexican artists in the world.
Because the special ticket for Frida’ show also contains general admissions of other exhibitions. There are several attendees stop by the Chinese exhibition after visiting the Frida’s show. Therefore, to compare with the other exhibitions, the interest level attendance of the Chinese exhibition is general. Nevertheless, it is honored that Bowers Museum offers this great opportunity allowing visitors to get in touch with the history of this glorious civilization and its various culture and art
form.