April 16, 2016 – July 24, 2016 - Poetry, painting, and calligraphy: Known as the “Three Perfections,” these genres were regarded as the ultimate expressions of Chinese literati culture during the Ming dynasty (1369–1644). Members of the Wu School, centered on the affluent city of Suzhou and nearby towns, earned admiration for their interpretations of these art forms. Painting with Words celebrates Wu School works, examining the relationship between their imagery, brushstrokes, and, especially, words. Selections are drawn from the Freer|Sackler—home to one of the best Wu School collections in the country—as well as other museums and collections.
Dates:April 16, 2016 10:00 am to July 24, 2016 05:00 pm
Address: 1050 Independence Ave., Washington, District Of Columbia 20560, United States
Phone:202-633-1000
Contact:Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Website:http://www.si.edu/Exhibitions/Details/Painting-with-Words-Gentleman-Artists-of-the-Ming-Dynasty-6052