Art gallery of western australia, perth 10 october 2015 31 january 2016. A public lecture by james bennett, curator of asian art, art gallery of south australia and cocurator of treasure ships. For the first time at the art gallery of south australia, a diverse range of works on loan from india and portugal, created by asian artists, for a christian context are on display in treasure ships. Art in the age of spices, a landmark exhibition examining the artistic and. For your chance to win 1 of 20 family passes to treasure ships. Scholarship is the real treasure that bonds museums visual arts hub. The selected works of art reveal how the international trade in spices and other exotic commodities inspired dialogue between asian and. Art in the age of spices is the first major exhibition in australia which presents the complex artistic and cultural interactions between europe and asia from the 16th to 19th century, a period often referred to as the age of spices. Art in the age of spices, simply fill out your details in the form below and while youre there signup to the perthnow enewsletter and the art gallery of wa enews. The book includes nearly 300 outstanding and rarely seen works of ceramics, decorative arts, furniture,metalware, paintings, prints and.
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Treasure ships art in the age of spices south australia. Get ready for compelling tales of exploration and trade in the age of spices. Treasure ships art in the age of spices western australia. Treasure ships art in the age of spices part 1 posted on june 22, 2015 by ianburnet this exhibition at the art gallery of south australia includes 300 outstanding and rarelyseen works of ceramics, decorative arts, furniture, metalware, paintings, prints, and textiles from public and private collections around the world. The art gallery of wa has also produced a free treasure ships app available for download closer to the exhibition opening. A midyear highlight for the art gallery of south australia is the muchanticipated treasure ships. While you are here explore the gallery shop for cards and gifts inspired by the exhibition. Nubias passion and experience comes through on every page and makes the book a joy to. Art in the age of spices, an exhibition opening next week at the art gallery of south australia. Agsa exhibition treasure ships doesnt have a single ship in it, but it does. The book includes nearly 300 outstanding and rarely seen works of ceramics, decorative arts, furniture,metalware, paintings, prints and textiles from public and private collections in. If you are planning on attending the exhibition why not join the. Or drop it off, in person at the treasure ships ticket desk. Art in the age of spices runs at the art gallery of south australia until 30 august.
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Treasure ships art in the age of spices part 1 this exhibition at the art gallery of south australia includes 300 outstanding and rarelyseen works of ceramics, decorative arts, furniture, metalware, paintings, prints, and textiles from public and private collections around the world. Art gallery of south australia 10 october 2015 31 january 2016. A highlight for the art gallery of south australia in june will be the much anticipated treasure ships. Download the free treasure ship app before you visit. Art in the age of spices art gallery of south australia to august 30. Pirates, the spice trade and shipwrecks will be the theme of the art gallery of was big bang exhibition for 2015.
Art in the age of spices is the first exhibition in australia to present the complex artistic and cultural interactions between the east and the west from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries a period known as the age of spices. See some rare and delicate examples of textiles for the first time on display at the art gallery of south australia in treasure ships. It is thought that buddhist books and paintings were supplied as references and sent to guangzhou merchants, who. Treasure ships get ready to set sail on a global voyage from east to west in exhibition treasure ships. The book presents the complex artistic and cultural interactions between europe and asia from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries a period known as the age of spices. Entrants agree to hear from the art gallery of south australia by email. The exhibition offers opportunities to explore through art, the themes of trade and exploration, maritime history, the role of asian spices in europe, the development of mapping on a global scale. Art in the age of spices event listing culture the. Showing at art gallery of south australia until 30 august, the 300 outstanding and rarelyseen works of art reveal how the international trade in. Art in the age of spices will take students of all ages on a voyage of discovery into farranging areas of learning. To hear about upcoming exhibitions, events and special offers from the art gallery, connect with us by signing up to our enews. One winner will be chosen and notified by email on 31 august 2015. The spice age is noted for the diversity of religious imagery created by artists at ports such as goa and nagasaki.
Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Available in the national library of australia collection. The selected works of art reveal how the international trade in spices and other exotic. Art in the age of spices is the first exhibition in australia to present the complex artistic and cultural interactions between europe and asia from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries a period known as the age of spices this exhibition includes 300 outstanding and rarelyseen works of ceramics, decorative arts, furniture, metalware, paintings, prints and textiles. The spice trade, journeys of exploration, the portuguese conquests in. The art gallery of south australias treasure ships.
Art in the age of spices includes 300 outstanding and rarely seen works of ceramics, decorative arts, furniture, metalware, paintings, prints, engravings and textiles from both public and private collections in australia, india, portugal, singapore and the united states. The 1982 treasure hunt book, the secret, has clues to 12 hidden gems. Art gallery of wa releases program for 2015, starting with. Spice is an erudite and engaging account of how foodstuffs can change the flow of history. As a retired teacher, i wanted a book to encourage her and develop her art skills.
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