Court Arts Of The Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)

Ming means “bright,” an appropriate title for China’s last native-ruled dynasty. The 276 years of Ming rule were marked by stability, economic strength, and a dramatic flourishing of the arts. This exhibition will explore the glories of the Ming dynasty imperial court through approximately 250 works of art selected from the collections of three museums in China and from the Avery Brundage collection at the Asian Art Museum. Organized by the Asian Art Museum.