Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong Museum of Art｜“Zoom-in World Treasures” Talk Series Garden Exchanges between Versailles and Yuanming Yuan

Description

In conjunction with the exhibition "Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West", HKMoA has invited Professor Greg M. Thomas from the Department of Art History at The University of Hong Kong, to lead us on a journey through the imperial gardens of China and Europe, for a cross-cultural dialogue between East and West.

Drawing on selected works from the exhibition, from garden design and botanical collecting to decorative arts, Professor Thomas will decode how Chinese gardens influenced the cultural DNA of European royal gardens

Speaker: Prof Greg M. Thomas

Language: English

*Enrolment is not required. The Hall will be open for admission 15 minutes before the talk commences. Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The “Zoom-in World Treasures” Talk Series invites various experts and scholars to explore the diverse charms of Chinese and foreign art and culture from multiple perspectives.