Object in Focus
Schedule
Tue Nov 19 2024 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
SOAS University of London | London, EN
About this Event
Would you like to learn more about Chinese ceramics? Or perhaps how to identify the age, region or other details from inspecting an object?
On 19th November from 1 – 2pm, Professor Stacey Pierson (SOAS Professor of the History of Chinese Ceramics) will be running a session focusing on some objects from the SOAS collection.
How to attend
This event is free and open to the public, but booking is essential on Eventbrite. Numbers are limited so please do book if you would like to attend. The location will be shared by email prior to the event.
About Professor Stacey Pierson
Dr Stacey Pierson is Professor of the History of Chinese Ceramics at SOAS, University of London. In addition to teaching and supervising research students in the School of Arts, she is President of the Oriental Ceramic Society (London) and series editor for the Routledge title Histories of Material Culture and Collecting, 1550-1950. Previously, from 1995 – 2007, she was Curator of the Percival David Foundation of Chinese art, also at the University of London, which housed the world-renowned David collection of Chinese ceramics. She has published widely on aspects of Chinese ceramics and the history of collecting and exhibitions.
About the SOAS Object & Artwork Collections
SOAS houses a collection of over 600 artworks and objects, spanning from the 12th Century to the present day. It represents the diverse range of subjects and regions studied at SOAS, with a primary focus on teaching, research and fostering a deeper understanding of art, culture, history, and contemporary contexts in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Where is it happening?
SOAS University of London, 10 Thornhaugh Street, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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