Message from mwatt

[Anonymous]

In addition to the Garden in asia, the exhibition: Revering our Elders seems like a perfect field trip for our students to attend in learning about Asia during the time period we are studying in this class. Revering our Elders examines the impact of the veneration of ancestors and lineages on the arts of Asia. In cultures informed by Confucian values, worship of family ancestors has generated countless objects for use in prescribed rituals. In other areas of Asia and the Pacific Islands, elders of prior generations are revered for their accumulated wisdom and ability to guide us through life’s transitions. The exhibition includes painting and sculpture from East Asia and the Pacific Islands, including China, Korea and Papua New Guinea. In addition to enjoying a variety of traditions through this exhibition, students can share their own memories of their ancestors, highlighting the richness of Southern California’s cultural diversity.
edited by mwatt on 12/9/2012