2009 - MICHIGAN ORIENTAL ART SOCIETY - Our 38th Year
Sunday April 5, 2009 • 1:15 pm
SITE: St. Johns Hospital – Oakland: Education Center
27351 Dequindre Rd; Madison Heights
North of 11 Mile Rd (across from Target store)
Conveniently located North of I-696 and East of I-75
Meeting Information: Patricia Beer @ 586-558- 9767
Special Technical Award, Cannes Film Festival 1998
The Emperor and the Assassin
THE EMPEROR AND THE ASSASSIN, set during the third century BC, is the story of an ambitious King, Ying Zheng, obsessed with unifying all of China and becoming its first emperor. To this end, he embarks upon an unparalleled reign of terror and brutality against all who, he believes, stands between him and his destiny. Yin Zheng (Li Xuejian), King of Qin, embarks on a brutal campaign to unite all seven Chinese kingdoms in the third century B.C. Wanting to appear invincible, Yin sends his lover, Lady Zhao (Gong Li), to her homeland to hire a killer who will intentionally botch an assassination attempt on him. Once there, Lady Zhao tries to enlist Jing Ke (Zhang Fengyi), but complications arise in this lavishly produced historical epic from China.
Special Note: We will be collecting 2009 late dues at this meeting, payment by check preferred, Please complete enclosed 2009 form with your payment to assure proper credit.
Members and Guests as always are encouraged to bring Asian artifacts of this culture to show and share with the group.
Amelia Chau, former Assistant Curator of Asian Art, is among the group of 64 employees laid-off recently at the DIA. Amelia will be missed as the only presence at the DIA fostering the interest of Asian Art enthusiasts
Let us collectively express our appreciation for the friendship, generosity and goodwill Amelia has shown to MOAS members during her tenure at the DIA. Over the years Amelia has been a positive force, nurturing and educating us with her knowledge of the Arts of Asia. Her presentations for Chinese New Year, the latest being in 2009 or 4706 Chinese Year of the Qx, have always been a special way to begin the new year of MOAS programming. Amelia scourers Asian Cultures for the finest representations each year for the animal depicted in art works of various cultures to share with us. She will be greatly missed
Personally, I would like to encourage you to give a personal gift of your kind words or card to her in appreciation for all the she has given of herself to this organization and the community. With economic conditions that have developed, it is quite likely that those on lay off will not be called back in the near future.
RSVP Invitation enclosed: Please join us at this luncheon to honor Amelia Chau.
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire - This documentary spotlights 16th and 17th century Japan as seen through the eyes of the samurai, the artist, the foreigner and many others will be shown. Members will be notified with a detailed announcement
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