CHINA: THE THREE EMPERORS, 1662–1795
12 November 2005 – 17 April 2006
Royal Academy

The Royal Academy’s forthcoming landmark exhibition, China: The Three Emperors, 1662–1795, will present imperial treasures of the Qing dynasty. Some 400 works will include such treasures as paintings and painted scrolls, jades and bronzes, porcelain and lacquer ware, precious robes, palace furnishings, scientific instruments, weapons and ceremonial armour. Many of these unique objects have never been shown outside China.

The Qing dynasty, founded by the Manchus living in the north-east of the Eurasian continent, invaded and conquered China in the 1640s. During the period encompassed by the exhibition the Qing state stretched as far west as Tibet and Central Asia, north to Mongolia and Manchuria and south to Vietnam. As the Qing ruled territories that embraced a wide range of different peoples, they needed their authority to be respected across a wide constituency. This breadth is reflected in their patterns of court life, their palaces and the ritual banquets and journeys in which they engaged.

A spectacular range of paintings and objects will illustrate the various activities, projects and accomplishments associated with the three emperors.

Education Evening
Friday 11 November 2005
6.30-8.30pm

Admission is free with a
pre-booked ticket available
from RA Education
Telephone 0207 300 5995
or email
groupbookings@royalacademy.org.uk