What this Tang dynasty figure represents about human beauty & its moment in time
Figure of a Seated Court Lady (唐 三彩陶仕女俑), Tang dynasty, 8th century, China, earthenware with sancai glaze (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) Video from The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Bank of America's Masterpiece Moment
Crafted in the 16th century, this pair of six-panel screens is painted in ink on paper and showcases both Yamato-e and Chinese painting styles. The work features pine trees―a typical Japanese motif―and it has beautifully captured the richness of a Japanese landscape.
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