Gold Ming | (14th-17th centuries) (Online Conversation)

On the occasion of the “Gold Ming” exhibition at the Musée Guimet, this lecture focuses on the art of feminine adornment in China. 

During the reign of the Ming emperors (1368-1644), gold was used to make or adorn ceremonial objects (tableware and jewelry), and its use became widespread among the elite. Some of the finest pieces are set with gems from the maritime trade in the Indian Ocean - initiated by the Chinese emperor in the early 15th century. 

The exhibition is based on the exceptional collection of goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares from the Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts in Xi'an, a dazzling testimony to the splendor and refinement of the period. An opportunity to discover or rediscover what gold is: atom, metal and mineral!

This encounter will take the form of a dialogue between Hélène Gascuel and Arnaud Bertrand, curators of the exhibition, and Lætitia Gilles-Guéry, gemologist and lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, the exhibition's scientific partner.

Dates

In English
with simultaneous translation in French, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese 
Tuesday, October 15th at 12pm (Paris time)

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In French
with simultaneous translation in English
Tuesday, October 15th at 7pm (Paris time)

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Speakers

With Arnaud Bertrand, curator in charge of Chinese textiles and furniture at the musée Guimet, co-curator of the “Gold Ming” exhibition, 
Hélène Gascuel, curator in charge of Chinese furniture and textiles at the Musée Guimet, co-curator of the “Gold Ming” exhibition,
& Lætitia Gilles-Guéry, Gemologist and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Photo:
Flower and butterfly hairpin
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Gold set with rubies and sapphires
Xi'an, Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts
© Peter Viem Kwok's Dong Bo Zhai Collection

Developed by the teams at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts to offer a new look at the world of jewelry, these online talks bring together two experts for a 45-50 minute conversation that is followed by a Q&A session during which you may submit your questions by instant messaging.

Should you wish to learn more, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts will send you a detailed bibliography following the event.

These talks are held in French and English and simultaneously interpreted in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese. You will also find them available for viewing on YouTube at your leisure once the event has come to a close.

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