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Thursday, March 28, 2024


Exhibition Public - USA & Canada

Flower Power

Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin St,
San Francisco, California, USA
Jun 23, 2017 To Oct 01, 2017


Detail: From the refined to the revolutionary, find meaning in every bloom.

During the Summer of Love, flowers became powerful symbols of peace, a concept plucked from Buddhist art. More than merely decorative, floral imagery has helped convey ideas from the refined to the revolutionary for thousands of years.

In Asian art, flowers speak a language all their own. Where a lotus blooms, a rosebud is clasped, or cherry blossoms flutter to the ground, a story is told — if you know how to read it.

This summer, uncover the hidden meanings of flowers in Asian art. Delve into the symbolism of six significant blooms: the lotus, plum blossom, cherry blossom, chrysanthemum, tulip, and rose. The enduring importance of these flowers is shared through gloriously gilded screens, sleek lacquers, rare porcelains, striking sculptures, pop art, and sensory-igniting, participatory contemporary installations that speak to today’s issues, from climate change to social activism.

Phone No.: 415-581-3500
Site URL: http://www.asianart.org/exhibitions/flower-power



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