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SUNDAY | MAY 25 | 1:30 – 2:30 PM
NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | DISTINGUISHED OPENING LECTURE

Presented by Dr. Lothar von Falkenhausen, Distinguished Professor of Chinese Archaeology and Art History, University of California, Los Angeles

Members are now invited to purchase tickets a full two weeks before the public! Tickets will launch to the public on April 15.

Join renowned UCLA archaeologist Dr. Lothar von Falkenhausen as he reveals the fascinating stories behind mysterious stone carvings from ancient China. Discover how these ancient faces shed light on a lost civilization and what they still teach us today.

The excavations at the late prehistoric site of Shimao in northern Shaanxi (ca. 2200-1800 BCE) have brought to light a number of large carved-stone reliefs showing human and animal motifs. Their style and execution show striking parallels with decoration of the famous bronzes from the Shang dynasty (ca. 1500-1046 BCE), forcing us to reconsider previous ideas about the origins and cultural or religious meanings of the motifs. This lecture will present some of the new evidence and place it in its wider art-historical context.

This lecture is made possible through a generous bequest by Lynda Thomas (1950-2021).

Ticketed Event: Members $15 | General $20

Questions? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 714.567.3677. Proceeds benefit Bowers Museum Education Programs. Tickets are non-refundable.