Qin Shi Huang (259-210 BC), First Emperor of China and his Terra Cotta Army

Michigan Oriental Art Society

Sunday, February 17, 2013

St John Hospital-Oakland: Education Center, 27351 Dequindre Rd (West side) Madison Heights (between 11 Mile and 12 Mile Rds)

Social Time at 1:30 pm, Meeting at 2:00 pm.

Qin Shi Huang (259-210 BC), First Emperor of China and his Terra Cotta Army

Maureen Esther, History Teller

The First Emperor of China is known best by the large terra cotta army buried to protect his mausoleum in Xian. Only recently discovered, it is far from completely excavated. He is known for his massive building projects including sections of the Great Wall and the Lingqu Canal.

The speaker Maureen Esther has been giving presentations throughout the tri-county area for 21 years on a variety of subjects including King Tut, Queen Elizabeth I, the American Civil War and the Titanic. She has a website at

www.maureenesther.org.

After the meeting, members and guests are invited to dine together at the Mongolian Buffet (12 Mile and Ryan)\

2013 - The Year of the Snake

Michigan Oriental Art Society Meeting, Sunday, January 20, 2013

Location: St John Hospital-Oakland: Education Center, 27351 Dequindre Rd (West side); Madison Heights (between 11 Mile and 12 Mile Rds)

2013 - The Year of the Snake

 蛇

The snake is the sixth in the cycle of twelve signs in the Chinese/Japanese zodiac. While regarded with fear and revulsion in western cultures, the snake is viewed in a more benevolent light in Asia.

The Year of the Snake follows the Year of the Dragon. While the two might appear to be similar, the characteristics assigned to people born under the two signs are quite different. Dragon people are self-assured and arrogant whereas snake people are introspective and calm.

In the presentation we will be looking at representations of the snake as an adversary to be overcome or an entity to be charmed as well as a decorative motif. Please bring your art objects with snakes to be shared with all.

The presentation is by Russell Yamazaki, retired Professor of Pharmacology at Wayne State University. He is a member of MOAS with primary interest in Japanese art.

Members and guests are invited to join together for dinner at the Mongolian Buffet (12 Mile and Ryan) after the meeting.