Refined Opulence: The Visual Language of Mughal Courtly Culture with With John Henry Rice, Associate Curator of South Asian and Islamic Art, VMFA October 29, 2009

Join VMFA Staff and special guests for art and literary discussions based on art historical literature. Get the real story from art historians, discuss works of art, and use what you learn to enhance your enjoyment of related novels.

October Selection:

BOOK CLUB LECTURE
Refined Opulence: The Visual Language of Mughal Courtly Culture with With John Henry Rice, Associate Curator of South Asian and Islamic Art, VMFA
Thurs, October 29, 6-7pm, Marble Hall
Tickets: $8 (Members $5) available online or by phoning 804.340.1405
John Henry Rice enhances Taj: A Story of Mughal India, by Timeri Murari, through an examination of important Mughal objects and monuments, including select objects from VMFA’s collections, on view solely for this lecture.

BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION
Thurs, Nov 5, Pauley Center, 6 pm
Tickets: $5 (free for VMFA members). Tickets can be ordered online. Space is limited, advanced registration required.
Join John Henry Rice and Lee Viverette, Fine Arts Reference Librarian, for a discussion of Taj: A Story of Mughal India.

Official Website: http://www.vmfa.museum/book_club.html