The Spirituality of Eastern Sculpture

A Comparative Dialogue Between Dazu Rock Carvings and European Sculpture

Join us for a cross-cultural art event exploring the spiritual expression of sculpture in Eastern and Western traditions. Through guided museum visits, a thematic lecture, and an art exchange dinner reception, this program invites audiences to compare the aesthetic, historical, and philosophical dimensions of the Dazu Rock Carvings and European sculpture.

🌟 Please note: The lecture will be conducted in Chinese.

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Event Schedule

📍 First Stop | 3:00–4:00 PM

Special Guided Tour at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Join Dr. Liu Ziyu, art historian and artist, for a guided appreciation of classical sculptures from ancient Greece, the Renaissance, and modern and contemporary periods.

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📍 Second Stop | 4:00–4:30 PM

Guided Exhibition Tour at Memor Museum

Explore Harmony in the East: World Heritage Dazu Rock Carvings — Art and Life Narratives and experience the beauty of Eastern sculpture.

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📍 Third Stop | 4:30–5:30 PM

Thematic Academic Lecture

The Spirituality of Eastern Sculpture: A Comparative Study of Dazu Rock Carvings and European Sculpture

From the perspective of global art history, this lecture explores how Eastern and Western sculpture express spirituality, cultural values, and ideas of the human form.

Lecture Language: Mandarin Chinese

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📍 Fourth Stop | 5:30–7:00 PM

Art Exchange Dinner Reception

Connect with guests from the arts and cultural fields, and share conversations on art, history, and civilization.

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Registration Note

Space is limited. Advance registration is recommended.