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Exhibition Tour: Sacred Arts of Asia |
Monday, July 20, 2009
2:15 PM
Location: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Examine works of art originally created for worship in various Asian religious traditions. Learn how visual characteristics of these art forms reflect key principles and practices associated with each religion.
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Detail: The Buddha, Sakyamuni, surrounded by biographical scenes
18th-19th century
Color and gold on linen
H: 81.3 W: 43.3 cm
Tibet
Gift of Charles Lang Freer, F1905.69
Event Information
Location: Meet at the Freer info desk
Admission: Free
Reservations: Not required
General Information
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Hours: Daily 10 am - 5:30 pm
Admission: Free
Address: Jefferson Drive at 12th Street, SW
Metro: Smithsonian (Orange and Blue lines)
Phone: 202-357-2700
TDD: 202-357-1729
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