Sat, Feb 10
|Heritage Museum of Asian Art
Opening Ceremony for Dragon Exhibition - Ribbon Cutting
Come and join us for the "Year of the Dragon " Opening Ceremony Ribbon Cutting!
Time & Location
Feb 10, 2024, 11:00 AM
Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Guests
About the event
Ribbon Cutting for the " Year of the Dragon Exhibition
Description:
The dragon has captivated the Asian continent for thousands of years. Once revered as the bearer of rain, the dragon has been held in high esteem by commoners and nobility alike. In China, the dragon was an imperial image that was reserved for the emperor. A symbol of strength and power, the emperor was at one time referred to as “The Dragon.” Similarly, the dragon was the emblem of the kings of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. While it has remained a symbol of power, its significance has evolved over time.
This exhibition explores the representation of the dragon over the span of a millenia and three Asian countries. It demonstrates how the form and function of dragon imagery has drastically evolved over the centuries. An imperial dragon robe is juxtaposed with a 20th century dragon belt buckle, a Qing Dynasty imperial throne cover with a LEGO dragon.
Although the dragon is no longer revered as a bringer of rain or associated with imperial authority, the image of the dragon still evokes the same sense of power and mysticism that established it as a multi-cultural wonder thousands of years ago.
Accessibility:
The Heritage Museum of Asian Art's Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street.