'BELLS OF ANCIENT CHINA' ON VIEW AT MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ARTS
âBELLS OF ANCIENT CHINAâ ON VIEW AT MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ARTS
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. â The Minneapolis Institute of Art presents âSacred Sounds: The Bells Of Ancient Chinaâ on view through April 8.
One of the finest known examples of ritual bells from the Chinese Bronze Age, circa 1900â221 BC, is presented in this special exhibition.
The exhibition also features a rare set of ten clay bells, a recent addition to the MIAâs permanent collection of Chinese art. Also included is a brief soundtrack of ancient music played on the Marquis Yi ancient bronze bells, which will leave the visitor with a sense of Chinaâs Bronze Age and the solemn ceremonial conduct that was such an important part of this ancient civilization.
The museum is at 2400 Third Avenue South. For more information, www.artsmia.org or 612-870-3131.