Group show
Who is Leonardo da Vinci? Dialogue between Renaissance and Chinese Painting
10 Dec 2023 — 14 Apr 2024 at Shanghai Museum
· Shanghai
Who is Leonardo da Vinci? Dialogue between Renaissance and Chinese Painting invites visitors to discover the multifaceted genius of Leonardo da Vinci by placing his work in conversation with the traditions of classical Chinese painting.
The exhibition draws unexpected parallels between two great artistic civilizations, exploring shared themes of nature, observation, and the human form. Through this cross-cultural lens, audiences are encouraged to see Leonardo's legacy in a fresh and illuminating light.
The exhibition draws unexpected parallels between two great artistic civilizations, exploring shared themes of nature, observation, and the human form. Through this cross-cultural lens, audiences are encouraged to see Leonardo's legacy in a fresh and illuminating light.
About the artist
Leonardo da Vinci
1452–1519 · High Renaissance
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who was active as a painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, and architect. While his fame initially rested on his achievements as a painter, he has also become known for his notebooks, in which he…
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Shanghai Museum
· Shanghai
The Shanghai Museum is a public municipal museum of ancient Chinese art, situated on the People's Square in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, China. It is funded by the Shanghai Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau.