{"product_id":"flower-power-the-meaning-of-flowers-in-asian-art","title":"Flower Power: The Meaning of Flowers In Asian Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring the Summer of Love, flowers became a powerful symbol of peace — a concept plucked from Buddhist art. More than merely decorative, botanical imagery has helped convey ideas from the refined to the revolutionary for thousands of years. \u003cem\u003eFlower Power \u003c\/em\u003ecommemorates the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love by uncovering the hidden meanings of flowers in Asian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\nIn the exhibition catalogue, curator Dany Chan explains the symbolism of six flowers commonly found in Asian art — lotus, plum, cherry, tulip, rose and chrysanthemum — using a range of works from the museum collection, including Japanese kimono, Korean lacquerware, Chinese porcelains, Turkish ceramics, Indian miniatures, Mughal carpets, Persian calligraphy and more. The catalogue also includes a consideration of contemporary installation works that use the language of flowers speak to today’s issues, from climate change to social activism.\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Dany Chan, assistant curator, exhibition projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeword by Director Jay Xu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 8 ¼  x 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AsianArtMuseumStore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40115028496,"sku":"18273","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/3776\/products\/Book_-_Flower_Power_Catalog.jpg?v=1523213966","url":"https:\/\/asianartmuseumstore.myshopify.com\/products\/flower-power-the-meaning-of-flowers-in-asian-art","provider":"Cha May Ching Museum Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}