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About the Exhibition

WHEN? October 26, 2008 - January 11, 2009
WHERE? Indianapolis Museum of Art

Behold the grandeur and opulence of one of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, renowned for its refined aesthetic and standards of perfection. A groundbreaking exhibition, Power and Glory was the first exhibition to focus on the full range of Ming dynasty (1368-1644) court arts. More than 200 treasures were on view, including gold and jade, paintings and porcelains, from China’s greatest museums, many never before seen outside of China. read more

Video Gallery

Check out videos featuring behind-the-scenes stories of objects in the exhibition, presented by curators from the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. more

IMA Image Gallery

Explore treasures from the great Ming, including gold and jade, paintings and porcelains. more

Wallpapers

Need a mythic beast from the Ming dynasty to protect your computer? Download our free Power and Glory desktop wallpapers. more

Power and Glory News

Asian Gallery Audio Tour
Listen to a newly released audio tour of the IMA's permanent Asian galleries, featuring Curator of Asian Art Jim Robinson. Download from iTunes