Conservation Cart Talk | Choosing Materials for Chinese Hanging Scrolls

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Friday, April 24, 2026, 3 – 4 pm Join Chinese painting conservatorXiangmeiGu to explore how she selects materials when mounting paintings as hanging scrolls. Learn how she chooses silks for the borders, lines them with Xuan paper, and dyes them with Chinese watercolors to create harmony with the delicate Chinese paintings. Try your hand at picking the right color and experience the trial and error process. Plus, examine and handle the silks, papers, pigments, and brushes used in this traditional practice. Ultimately, youll learn how these materials support the conservation of Chinese paintings in our collections.Image: Department of Conservation and Scientific Research, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution Sponsor: Asian Art Museum Venue: Asian Art Museum, West Building Building: West Building Event Location: Gallery 13 Cost: Free. Registration is optional Get Tickets/Register: www.eventbrite.com... Categories: Demonstrations, Gallery Talks & Tours, Lectures & Discussions Accessibility: Assisted listening devices, Wheelchair accessible