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Here, There May Be Dragons: Symbolism in Chinese Art with the Museum of East Asian Art
February 21 – 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The dragon is undoubtedly the best-known symbol representing Chinese culture and folklore. But what is its origin? And what is the nature of the dragon? And when and where should we be looking for dragons? And why are there so many varieties?
An illustrated talk by Chinese Art writer and researcher Patricia Bjaaland Welch, discovering the many myths and truths that surround the dragon in Chinese history and art.
