Introduction to Chinese landscapes

Jan Stuart, Keeper of Asia, talks about the ancient tradition of Chinese landscape painting that finds resonance in contemporary art which formed the inspiration for Backround Story 7.

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An introduction to Chinese landscapes

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An introduction to the exhibition

An installation by Xu Bing: Background Story 7.

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An introduction to Chinese landscapes

Jan Stuart, Keeper of Asia, talks about the ancient tradition of Chinese landscape painting that finds resonance in contemporary art which formed the inspiration for Backround Story 7.

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