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SUMMARY:Taoist Gods from China:  Ceremonial Paintings from the Mien
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Event Name: Taoist Gods from China:  Ceremonial Paintings from the Mien=0D=0AEvent Url: http://arttixri.com/event/detail/441512143=0D=0AEvent Date Begin: 2012-01-20=0D=0AEvent Date End: 2012-06-30=0D=0A=0D=0AThe Mien, one of the many hill-tribes who inhabit South China, North Vietnam, Laos and Northern Thailand, have adhered for centuries to an early southern school of Chinese Taoism.  This ancient Taoist tradition, differs significantly from the Taoist practice found in most parts of China, although it still exists in some parts of Taiwan and among a few Chinese communities in Southern China.  In this early Taoist tradition, paintings play a central role in religious practices and serve as the abode of the gods.  This exhibition will include paintings from the Museum's collection dating to the 17th century depicting the major gods of the Taoist religion.  It will also explore the symbols and religious concepts depicted in these paintings.  This exhibition coincides with the Year of China initiative at Brown and is accompanied by an exhibition at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art entitled 'From the Land of the Immortals:  Chinese Taoist Robes and Textiles' which opens Friday, January 13 and will be on display through Sunday, April 22, 2012.=0D=0A=0D=0AStart time:10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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