In Chinese tradition, the world is born from the separation of earth and sky. Between the two appears the “Son of Heaven”, the sovereign who receives his mandate from heaven in order to maintain harmony in the universe. Although his face changes, his role remains and intensifies with successive generations and dynasties.
From the Neolithic elites (circa 3500 BC) to the emperors of the last dynasty, the Qing (1644-1912), this exhibition plunges the visitor into a fascinating history. The magical rites of earliest times become more complex until they develop into a strict and rigorous ritual system in which every detail matters. Modern astronomy, introduced by the Jesuits in the 17th century, lends scientific support to this dialogue with Heaven.
Fascinating bronze ritual vessels, a jade burial suit, gold and silver work, ritualistic ensembles with brocade dragon robes and porcelains, astronomical instruments, and scrolls detailing the emperor’s ceremonial life, bring to life his dialogue with Heaven and his quest for harmony and power. In total, some 250 masterpieces from the six provinces of China and the Forbidden City will be on shown for this occasion.
Curators QIAN Wei [Associate professor, Art Exhibitions China], Jean-Paul Desroches [Conservateur général du Patrimoine, Musée national des arts asiatiques - Guimet (Parijs)] Ilse Timperman [co-curator, Sinologist and archaeologist, collaborator of europalia.china]
Scenography Baukunst - Adrien Verschuere
10.10.2009 > 24.01.2010
Centre for Fine Arts
Rue Ravenstein 23 B-1000 Brussels
Tue > Sun 10:00 >18:00, Thu > 21:00 closed: 25.12.2009, 01.01.2010
info: www.europalia.eu T 02 540 80 80
adults: 10 € groups, seniors: 8 € students / < 26 years old: 5 € school groups, jobseekers / < 18 years old : 3,50 € <12 years old: free
combiticket : Son of Heaven + The State of Things adults: € 15,00 seniors, groups: € 11,00 < 26 years old, students: € 8,00 < 18 years old, jobseekers: € 5,00
HOW TO BOOK TICKETS? - BOZARTICKETS - Rue Ravenstein 18 - 1000 Brussels Mon > Sa 9:00>19:00 - BY PHONE T 070 22 52 26 Mon > Sa 9:00>19:00
Source: www.europalia.eu
Editor: Wen Yi
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