Exhibition Guide

Wang Mansheng. Red Lotus. 2012-2013. Brush and black ink, brown (walnut) ink, and red watercolor on Asian paper. The Baltimore Museum of Art: Julius Levy Memorial Fund, 2014.137 © Mansheng Wang

The Way of Nature: Art from Japan, China, and Korea

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    The Ecological Wisdom in Confucianism: Mary Evelyn Tucker, professor at the Yale University School of the Environment, traces the origin of China's green wisdom, and discusses how Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist values contribute to ecological civilization and emphasize interconnectedness between humans and the natural world.
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    Zen Principles of Japanese Garden Design: Japanese Zen gardens are far more than just beautiful scenery. They are carefully composed spaces meant to inspire meditation, inner reflection, and a harmonious connection with nature.
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    Tai Chi 5 Minutes a Day: Just five minutes a day, practicing Tai Chi outdoors or near natural elements, helps cultivate balance, mindfulness, and a deep sense of connection with the life around you—inviting you to move not against, but with, the rhythms of nature.