The emperor's eye [videorecording] : art and power in Imperial China / producer/director, Lisa Hsia ; writers, Gerald Jonas, Lisa Hsia ; senior producer, Christopher Lukas ; a production of Alvin H. Perlmutter, Inc.
Format:
[videorecording] :
Publisher:
Filmakers Library,
Copyright Date:
2005?
Description:
1 videodisc (58 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally produced in 1989. Narrator: Philip Bosco; Chinese translation read by Tammy Grimes.
Summary:
Relates the priceless treasures of China's imperial Art collection in the National Palace Museum to the political climate of their time. Describes how Emperor Chienlung tried to create the world's greatest art collection. When the Japanese invaded China in the 1930s, the collection was moved to many locations for safekeeping.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)62154593
Locations:
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.