Brush with history
| The exhibition shows cases vibrant contemporary artworks from across the world, including works from China. Provided to China Daily |
It is a major exhibition of contemporary calligraphy by leading artists from Britain and across the world.
Organized by one of Britain's leading calligraphers, Patricia Lovett, works by some of the world's foremost calligraphy artists include pieces in stone, carved wood, glass and ceramics as well as works on paper, parchment and papyrus.
Calligraphy Today is seen as the first showing of a new collection of modern calligraphy acquired by the Fitzwilliam Museum in 2008. The displays show vibrant contemporary artworks together with pieces that celebrate the rich traditions and contemporary cultures of Europe, the Middle East, China and Japan.
A selection of exceptional works from the museum's historic collections will also be displayed in adjacent galleries, including medieval illuminated manuscripts and Islamic ceramics.
Date: Nov 10-Jan 13
Venue: The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, England
Website: www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/whatson/exhibitions/article.html?3550
(China Daily 09/28/2012 page31)
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