"The Road To Chinese Floral Arts at Huntington Library"

San Marino CA

17 January, 2021

7:41 PM

Description

'We Are Passionate About a Long Lost Art!' The art of Chinese flower arranging originated more than 1,500 years ago. Flower arrangements were used for festivals, as religious offerings, palace decorations, and expressions of scholarly appreciation. Due to political turmoil in China during the 1800s, the practice of flower arranging declined to near extinction because it was not deemed to be of great social or political importance. Join San Marino Crowell Public Library Zoom meeting and discover the beauty of this long lost arts. "The Road To Chinese Floral Arts at Huntington Library" Petals, scents & color; A flower tales of a thousand years. The Traditional Chinese Floral Arts embraces this art form in all its beauty by weaving together different methods, ideas, and visions in order to bring formality, symbolism, and aesthetics to life. With the completion of the Chinese Garden expansion at the Huntington Library, The Chinese Floral Arts Foundation is offering 2 lecturing series in English. Time: Thursday, Jan 21, 2021 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81320485204?pwd=ajU3dUNaVjUxM1NYVFlSNHZtRmJtdz09 Meeting ID: 813 2048 5204Passcode: 202657