Virtual programming
Embroidery and Design: The Art of Chinese Opera Costumes
Presented by Chinese American Museum D.C.
Presented by Kimbell Art Museum
Chinese American Museum DC, Golden Threads: Chinese Opera in America
Bold ornamental and auspicious designs adorn Chinese Opera costumes. Color and embroidery evoke instantly recognized characters. A highly ornate pink backdrop costume brandishing a full plumed peacock conjures the character of a skilled warrior. Dr. April Liu, author of "Divine Threads: The Visual and Material Culture of Cantonese Opera" and Lee Talbot, East Asian textile history specialist will join the conversation to give highlighted detail on opera costume textiles, their history, design, and unparalleled artisanship. This event provided an up-close look at the private collection of opera costumes was on display at the museum’s special exhibit "Golden Threads: Chinese Opera in America" and can still be viewed online.
View online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp1pmkvqZMY
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