Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
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The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (in British Columbia, Canada) is a public art museum dedicated to the celebration of art. With vision, leadership and scholarship, we will engage and inspire diverse audiences through exhibition, interpretation and stewardship of the collection. - Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Mission Statement, September 2006
Books
Silk splendour
This illustrated volume explores and analyzes the pomp and ceremony of Manchu court life and the Chinese aristocracy of the Qing dynasty through their ceremonial and court garments. A scholarly essay elucidates the symbolism and connotation of rank and hierarchy invested in each item, while paying particular attention to women's attire. The main body of the book is devoted to dozens of full page illustrations of robes, surcoats, insignia badges, skirts, shoes and accessories drawn from both public and private collections.