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ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM (ACM)
- "Viet Nam! From Myth To Modernity"
May 21, 2008 - September 30, 2008
This exhibition will focus on one of Asias fastest growing economies Vietnam. Visitors will be
able to explore Vietnam's unique cultural identity, as seen in the diverse material cultures that
developed over the past 2,500 years. This rich legacy is the result of different cultural
influences, which were absorbed and adapted. The advanced bronze technology of the Dong Son culture
of northern Vietnam some 2,500 years ago, shared similarities with Chinese traditions and was also
exported to other parts of Southeast Asia. The Viet culture of the northern Red River region, was
heavily influenced by China during the first 1,000 years of the common era, when the region was
under Chinese rule. In central Vietnam, the Hindu Buddhist kingdom of Champa left an important
legacy of temples and sculpture, inspired by Indian traditions. In the highlands and other remote
areas, tribal communities involved in cross-border trade also engaged in the process of
cross-cultural adaptation.
Important pieces from national museums around Vietnam, will be exhibited in this exhibition,
including archaeological materials, sculpture, textiles and ethnographic objects. Some exhibits will
come from private collections and the ACMs own collection.
(from the website of the museum)
NATIONAL PALACE MUSEUM, TAIPEI
Permanent exhibitions:
- "The Neolithic Age: The Beginning of Civilization (pre-1600 B.C.E)"
- "Classical Civilization: The Bronze Age"
- "From Classic to Tradition: Ch'in and Han Dynasties (221 B.C.E.-220 C.E.)"
- "Transitions and Convergences: 221-960"
- "Prototypes of Modern Styles: 960-1350"
- "The New Era of Ornamentation: 1350-1521"
- "The Contest of Craft: Ming Dynasty's Chia-ching to Ch'ung-chen (1522-1644)"
- "Treasures from an Age of Prosperity: The Reigns of Emperors K'ang-hsi,
Yung-cheng and Chien-lung (1662-1795)"
- "Toward Modernity: Late Ch'ing Dynasty (1796-1911)"
- "The Mystery of Bronzes"
Last modified: 22.07.2008