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Daily Public Tours
DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Love and Scandal Tuesday, February 9, 20101 – 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1 – 2 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010 1 – 2 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2010 1 – 2 p.m. 14 more » Celebrate Valentine's Day all month long. Inflame your passion for art on a tour that explores the victories and vicissitudes of love. See works of art in the museum's collection that tell intriguing stories of marriage and devotion, the sexual exploits of gods and goddesses, and the hurtful scandals that sometimes come with affairs of the heart! DAILY PUBLIC TOUR In Pursuit of a Masterpiece Tuesday, February 9, 20101 – 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1 – 2 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010 1 – 2 p.m. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2010 1 – 2 p.m. 16 more » DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Purcell-Cutts House Tour Saturday, February 13, 201010 – 11 a.m. 11 a.m. – Noon Noon – 1 p.m. 1 – 2 p.m. Sunday, February 14, 2010 Noon – 1 p.m. 2 more » DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Nature's Inspiration: Art of the Pacific Islands Saturday, February 13, 20102 – 3 p.m. DAILY PUBLIC TOUR On Dragons' Wings: Arts of China Saturday, February 13, 20103 – 4 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010 2 – 3 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2010 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2010 2 – 3 p.m. See how dragons and guardian spirits reflect ancient traditions and beliefs, how artists delight in the beauty of mountains and mist, and how Chinese scholars spend their days in pursuits both serious and whimsical. DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Absolutely Fabulous: Highlights of the Institute's Collection Sunday, February 14, 20102 – 3 p.m. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2010 7 – 8 p.m. View celebrated works in the Institute’s world-renowned collections, from an Egyptian mummy to modern painting and sculpture. Whether you’re new to the museum or have been visiting for many years, see popular favorites and discover new favorites. DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Living Arts of Africa Thursday, February 18, 20107 – 8 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010 2 – 3 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2010 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Discover objects for daily use and regalia fit for a king from the diverse continent of Africa. Learn about masquerade and divination, as well as customs for settling disputes and initiating young men and women into the community. DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Dancing with the Divine: Arts of India, Tibet and South East Asia Saturday, February 20, 20103 – 4 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2010 2 – 3 p.m. Discover why Shiva dances, the Buddha meditates, and Mahavira gives away all his possessions. Examine how Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain artists create art in the service of worship and devotion to their gods.
DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Bamboo Bridges: The Arts of Japan and Korea Sunday, February 21, 2010Noon – 1 p.m. From refined porcelains to coarse tea bowls, see how the arts of Japan and Korea bridge cultural differences and similarities. View reverence for both the spiritual and the natural world, as expressed in ceramics, ink painting, decorative screens, and sculpture. DAILY PUBLIC TOUR A Taste of Asia Saturday, February 27, 20103 – 4 p.m. |
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Calendar
In Pursuit of a MasterpieceSunday, October 18, 2009Sunday, April 25, 2010 |
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