Thursday, October 16, 2008
Terra cota Warriors
The exhibit was a wonderful experience- well worth the drive and the time spent. The fact that the artifacts are so well preserved was astonishing. The detail and craftmanship of the individual pieces were a sight to remember. There were a wide variety of warriors on display. The one that I thought was most remarkable was the chariot complete with two horses and the driver. The attention to detail (as you can see in the photographs) was spectacular and knowing that this art was created by hand 2,000 years ago made it all the more interesting.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The Trip
Today I visited the Bowers Museum. I carpooled to the museum with a friend of mine, Frances. She and I traveled from Diamond Bar, California. The trip took about 35 minutes. After purchasing a membership to the museum we waited in line and then entered the main exhibit. There were many other guests present, the exhibit was in the final 2 days before traveling to San Antonio, Texas on the next rotation.
Upon entering the exhibit we were greeted by a mime who was dressed in full makeup and warrior attire. He readily posed for photographs with somewhat startled visitors. He appeared more like a statue than human- when he moved and motioned towards you it was startling.
Upon entering the exhibit we were greeted by a mime who was dressed in full makeup and warrior attire. He readily posed for photographs with somewhat startled visitors. He appeared more like a statue than human- when he moved and motioned towards you it was startling.
The Bowers Museum
This is a link to the Bowers Museum, it is worth the trip.
http://www.bowers.org/index.jsp
During the summer of 2008 I visited Bowers with my son, Joey. We went there to see the Egyptian Mummy Exhibit. That was an exciting show as well. However, that would be better saved for another blog post.
Bowers Museum is located in Santa Ana, California. It is in the middle of the city near shopping malls and the Science Center. The museum is easy to find and parking is $4.00. I decided to purchase a membership to the museum. There is also a Children's Museum available on the grounds of the Bowers Museum. According to the website the mission is to:
Our Mission
The Bowers Kidseum is dedicated to providing a fun, educational, and culturally rich environment where imagination and creativity are not only encouraged but nurtured.
Several photos of children are featured on this section of the website. Many local school districts visit the kidseum as part of a fieldtrip.
http://www.bowers.org/index.jsp
During the summer of 2008 I visited Bowers with my son, Joey. We went there to see the Egyptian Mummy Exhibit. That was an exciting show as well. However, that would be better saved for another blog post.
Bowers Museum is located in Santa Ana, California. It is in the middle of the city near shopping malls and the Science Center. The museum is easy to find and parking is $4.00. I decided to purchase a membership to the museum. There is also a Children's Museum available on the grounds of the Bowers Museum. According to the website the mission is to:
Our Mission
The Bowers Kidseum is dedicated to providing a fun, educational, and culturally rich environment where imagination and creativity are not only encouraged but nurtured.
Several photos of children are featured on this section of the website. Many local school districts visit the kidseum as part of a fieldtrip.
Visit a Local Museum
Today I decided to visit the Bowers Museum located in Santa Ana, California. The current exhibit featured the Terracota Warriors from China. What an amazing exhibit! This blog will share some insight about some of the artifacts that I was able to view. Although I was not able to take photos of the warriors, I have found several images online that I will share with you via this blog.
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