Art Exhibit: "Two Cultures and Entertainment" (Memphis, TN)

The Germantown Performing Arts Centre is proud to partner with The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art for an exclusive exhibit to be displayed in the GPAC Lobby Gallery from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30.

Featuring artwork from both the Museum and the Belz Private Collection, the theme ?Two Cultures and Entertainment? coincides with GPAC?s performances of "Cirque Chinois" - National Circus of the People?s Republic of China on Oct. 14 and The Theater of Needless Talents by Spectrum Dance Theater on Nov. 14.

TICKETS:
Exhibit runs through Monday, October 1 ? Friday, November 30. Exhibit is free and open to the public.

Hours are Monday ? Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and evenings of GPAC performances.

CONTACT:
For more information please contact Patricia Cooper, Visual Arts Coordinator, at (901) 751-7664.

Two Cultures and Entertainment

Entertainment in any culture is an important aspect to maintaining a healthy community. Whether the entertainment is used to bring about social or governmental change, is used as a form of instruction, or if it is simply used for escapism and enjoyment, the importance cannot be denied.

China is a country with a dramatic history, splendid culture, beautiful mountains and rivers and a large number of ethnic groups. Entertainments in China exemplify a perfect blend of modernity and cultural heritage. From traditional styles of dance and music to modern forms of theatre and art, the culture of China has always revolved around beauty, form and flow. Various historical forms of entertainment include opera, acrobatics, painting, sculpture, dance, music, poetry and theatre. The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art and the Belz Private Collection are proud to present the artworks you see as not only a reflection of our interests, but as a visual example of all entertainment styles in China.

Family, community, synagogue and culture are the basis for a well-rounded Jewish lifestyle. These components have influenced all types of entertainment arts throughout history. Jewish music and dance, derived from Biblical tradition, have long been used by the Jewish as a medium for the expression of joy and other communal emotions. Jewish art and entertainment forms in various periods have also reflected the culture in which the artist or performers lived, and in modern times, the art has become more sophisticated, varied, and complex than ever before. Artists are finding the medium of Judaic objects to be a wonderful canvas to infuse tradition with an original eye. With this in mind, The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art and the Belz Private Collection present the accompanying artworks as a testament to the fusion of the tradition and the change of the Jewish art culture.

Source: http://www.gomemphis.com/events/2012/oct/09/27536/

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