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Steeped in History: The Art of Tea

Exhibit at the UCLA Fowler Museum from August 16 to November 29

Friday, August 28, 2009

Los Angeles, CA United States

The Fowler Museum at UCLA has on exihibit "Steeped in History: The Art of Tea" from August 16, 2009 to November 29, 2009.  Hot or iced, bagged or loose, black or green—whatever form it takes, enjoying a cup of tea is an act performed at least three billion times a day. Tea has played many profound roles on the world scene—as an ancient health remedy, an element of cultural practice, a source of spiritual insight, and even a catalyst for international conflicts—so naturally the ubiquitous beverage has been a prevalent theme in the visual arts. Steeped in History brings together magnificent art from three continents and many centuries, including rare Chinese ceramics and paintings, 18th- and 19th-century Japanese ceramics and prints, extraordinary English and Colonial American paintings, historic photographs and documents, tea-serving paraphernalia and furniture from many countries, and much more—to tell the fascinating story of tea.

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Cost: Free

Tel: (310) 825-4361

Sponsor(s): AsiaMedia