Say What? Art Terms For Beginners, Part 3
1. Linear Perspective Linear perspective is a system of creating the illusion of depth and space on a flat surface. […]
Winter is Coming
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer As winter approaches, we’ve put together a collection of Japanese prints in the AGGV’s Asian […]
10 Things You Should Know About the Tibetan Mandala
1. What is a mandala? The mandala is a Buddhist devotional image that represents the ideal universe. The Sanskrit word […]
Barry Till Tells All
As Barry Till recently announced his retirement as the Curator of Asian Arts, AGGV staff had some burning questions about […]
A Fruitful Life: Symbolism in Art
Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer In Christian iconography, the apple symbolizes Original Sin, the fall of man and temptation. In Chinese […]
10 Things You Should Know About Snuff Bottles
1. What is snuff? Snuff is powdered tobacco, used in China during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) for medicinal purposes. 2. […]
A Chinese Artist in Victoria
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer August in the Gallery kicked off with a well-attended Curator’s Tour led by Haema Sivanesan, […]