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    Taoist Gods from China: Ceremonial Paintings from the Mien

    Taoist Gods from China: Ceremonial Paintings from the Mien

    Presented by Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology at Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology

    January 20-June 30, 2012

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    The 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.


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        Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology

        Brown University - Manning Hall
        21 Propect Street
        Providence, RI 02912

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        Dates:
        January 20-June 30, 2012

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        10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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