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The Miao are one of several ethnic minorities living in the subtropical ...
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The Miao are one of several ethnic minorities living in the subtropical mountainous areas of southwestern China. Different groups include the Dong, Yi, Yao, Shui, Bouyi, Li, Gejia, and Bai among many others. For thousands of years, these migrating peoples have developed rich, cultural traditions and they are increasingly being recognized for their extraordinary handcrafted textiles and silver jewelry. It is the area of costume where mythology, technical skill, and cultural identity coalesce in vivid aesthetic expression.
Until recently, most of these remote, ethnic villages were relatively isolated from the majority Han Chinese population. Chinas rapid modernization, however, has penetrated even the minority districts of Guizhou, Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong provinces. The resultant economic, educational, and social changes have already begun to erode the look and use of traditional festive costumes worn by the Miao and other ethnic groups.
In 1988, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts purchased eleven Miao textiles primarily as a point of contrast with the exceptional collection of Qing dynasty imperial silks owned by the museum. Since that time, the ethnic minority collections have grown to over 1400 textiles and nearly 500 pieces of silver jewelry. Datable primarily to the late 20th century, these works were all added through the generosity of private patrons who provided substantial gifts of funds for purchases, as well as dedicated collectors who donated their private holdings.
It is hoped that this wonderful collection will add to further appreciation and understanding of China's highly accomplished, ethnic minorities and their art.
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This video was produced in 2008 by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
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artsmia uploaded a new video
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Have something to say about the MIA? Get on The Spot and tell us what yo...
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Have something to say about the MIA? Get on The Spot and tell us what you think.
This edition has MIA Members on The Spot at the Annual Members Party for The Louvre and the Masterpiece, October 17, 2009.
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artsmia uploaded a new video
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In partnership with the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, students from El ...
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In partnership with the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, students from El Colegio, an urban-based magnet school in Minneapolis, create ofrendas, the Spanish word for offerings related to Day of the Dead ceremonies. Students use wooden crates to symbolize the immigrant population that came to Minnesota to work in the fields. Each ofrenda reflects the students own experience.
This project Web site and blog follows the students progress in creating their ofrendas. Here we present the videos they have made, in which they relate their perspectives and insights as they honor their ancestors. Their final ofrendas and videos will be on view in an exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts between October 20 and November 15, 2009.
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Week 4: The Final Narrative. With their ofrendas near completion, students create their final video projects They also write narratives about their ofrendas, which are used as the label texts for the exhibition.
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artsmia uploaded a new video
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In partnership with the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, students from El ...
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In partnership with the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, students from El Colegio, an urban-based magnet school in Minneapolis, create ofrendas, the Spanish word for offerings related to Day of the Dead ceremonies. Students use wooden crates to symbolize the immigrant population that came to Minnesota to work in the fields. Each ofrenda reflects the students own experience.
This project Web site and blog follows the students progress in creating their ofrendas. Here we present the videos they have made, in which they relate their perspectives and insights as they honor their ancestors. Their final ofrendas and videos will be on view in an exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts between October 20 and November 15, 2009.
http://www2.artsm...
Week 4: The Final Narrative. With their ofrendas near completion, students create their final video projects They also write narratives about their ofrendas, which are used as the label texts for the exhibition.
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artsmia uploaded a new video
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In partnership with the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, students from El ...
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In partnership with the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, students from El Colegio, an urban-based magnet school in Minneapolis, create ofrendas, the Spanish word for offerings related to Day of the Dead ceremonies. Students use wooden crates to symbolize the immigrant population that came to Minnesota to work in the fields. Each ofrenda reflects the students own experience.
This project Web site and blog follows the students progress in creating their ofrendas. Here we present the videos they have made, in which they relate their perspectives and insights as they honor their ancestors. Their final ofrendas and videos will be on view in an exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts between October 20 and November 15, 2009.
http://www2.artsm...
Week 4: The Final Narrative. With their ofrendas near completion, students create their final video projects They also write narratives about their ofrendas, which are used as the label texts for the exhibition.
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