Features in RA Magazine
Visit www.ramagazine.org.uk and read more about China: The Three Emperors, 1662—1795 in the winter 2005 issue. Features include:
Treasures
China: The Three Emperors, 1662—1795 overflows with exquisite works of art. But beyond their beauty, these objects are laden with complex symbolism. On the following pages, RA Magazine introduces some of the show’s most ravishing riches — from enamel to jade, lacquer to paintings — and asks experts to describe their deeper meanings. Read.
An Audience with the Emperors
Pamela Crossley introduces the three remarkable Qing emperors who used great art to celebrate their power as rulers over China. Read.
A Difference of Perspective
Western art history has long ignored the beauty and sophistication of Chinese painted scrolls. But, in fact, argues artist David Hockney RA, they are more like films than paintings and offer viewers the thrill of participating in the picture. Read.
Enter the Dragon
On a visit to the Forbidden City to discover the world of the Three Emperors, Sarah Greenberg is surprised to find a much earthier place than the poetic vision she had imagined. But the more she searches for the emperors, the more she loses herself in their endless labyrinth of beauty. Read.
A Cultivating Garden
The Qianlong Emperor’s spectacular garden at the Forbidden City, built to underline his status and nourish his soul, has been lovingly restored to its former glory after burning down almost a century ago, writes May Holdsworth. Read.
