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Classroom #2

Power Dressing: Dragons in Chinese Imperial Costume

In late imperial China, dragons depicted in shimmering silk were potent expressions of political power. Although early texts mention dragons as one of twelve designs decorating the ruler’s robes, over time dragons surpassed the other motifs to become the primary visual symbol of the emperor. In this talk, Lee Talbot, Curator of Textile Museum Collections, the George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum, Washington, D.C., will trace the dragon motif’s rise to supremacy in imperial iconography and explore how different types, numbers, and configurations of dragons on court costume could express complex political hierarchies.

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Cost: Museum Admission / Members FREE

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Roots of Paradise is a musical collective dedicated to uplifting, grounding, and harmonizing the soul through heart-centered connection to the earth and each other. They offer original music and beloved covers in a uniquely blended performance to remind us of this ever-present connection. Drawing from global influences and spiritual traditions, their sound serves as a vessel for personal and collective healing, helping to usher in a new Earth of unity, peace, and abundance. With a focus on alchemical transformation, authentic expression & indigenous wisdom, the collective's music is designed to resonate with the heart, elevate consciousness, and inspire positive change in the world.

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