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【時報訊】
聖路易大學藝術博物館訂8月26日至12月11日，在該館一樓推出中國寶玉展 (Treasured Jade)，26日當天下午五時半至八時，並將舉行開幕招待會，向聖路易社區展示代表中國玉石文化之美的中國寶玉，聖路易大學藝術博物館位於3663
Lindell Blvd, 電話：314-977-6630。
聖路易大學藝術博物館此次展出之中國寶玉係由兩位收藏家Ronald S. Poe及 Linda Laspe Poe之珍藏品，內容包括中國玉之動物，珍飾品，酒瓶及不同形式手工精巧之玉石品，主辦單位表示這項中國寶玉展向聖路易社區展示出中國文化之博大精深及悠久歷史，同時也表示了收藏家之懷古喜悅心思。
聖路易大學藝術博物館與和聖路易美華協會，文化協會，中國人協會等社團聯繫，希望有更多的華人參與欣賞這次難得的展出。8月26日下午五時半至八時的開幕招待會備有中式茶點招待，歡迎各界人士免費參加。
 
ST. LOUIS - The Saint Louis University Museum of Art is pleased
to present, "Treasured Jade: The Ronald S. Poe and Linda Laspe
Poe Collection." The exhibit opens at the Saint Louis University
Museum of Art with a reception on Friday, August 26, and closes
December 11, 2005.
The Ronald S. Poe and Linda Laspe Poe Collection is an unparalleled
St. Louis treasure. A passion for collecting Chinese jade, perhaps
only matched by the Chinese passion for jade, has resulted in
a collection of jade artifacts representing the most significant
eras of China𠏋 past. The Poe-Laspe Collection reflects the values
- the moral, artistic, and even humorous values - of the world𠏋
oldest, continual civilizations.
The Chinese appreciation for jade has resulted in that lustrous
stone𠏋 use in both ceremony and in everyday life. Animals, both
real and fantastic, delight while jade blades, wedding chalices
and wine vessels underscore the translation of every day life
into stone. Each artifact of the collection represents the dedicated
efforts of skilled craftsmen whose talents echo the traditions
of previous generations. The Poe-Laspe Collection also includes
intricately crafted bronze vessels and mirrors.
Throughout the history of China, previous generations have been
honored even as their art has been reinterpreted by later artisans.
Constant throughout has been this ancient culture𠏋 fascination
with jade - jade sought out for its translucent beauty and its
timeless permanence. The Poe-Laspe Collection offers the viewer
an unparalleled opportunity to draw near to the gemstone that
has captured the imagination of the Chinese people, noble and
commoner alike, and to a tradition that has preserved in royal
stone the art and customs of a civilization.
  
The Poe-Laspe Collection illustrates the traditions of China
continually reinterpreted and presents to the St. Louis community
a vibrant cultural legacy illustrated in enduring and treasured
jade. It also reveals the delight of collecting and the passion
of the collector.
Together more than 200 artifacts will be shown in the first floor
special exhibition gallery of the Saint Louis University Museum
of Art. The collection opens to the public on Friday, August 26
with a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Saint Louis University Museum of Art 3663 Lindell
Boulevard
WHAT: Opening reception for "Treasured Jade: The Ronald
S. Poe and Linda Laspe Poe Collection"
WHEN: Friday, August 26 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
INFO: For more information, please contact Heather Mann at 314-977-6630
or Hazel Tamano at 314/534-9251
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