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Resources Organized by Time Period: 1750-1919



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Timeline of Art History: China, 1600–1800 A.D.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
"The weakening of the Ming dynasty in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth century paves the way for the Manchu takeover of China in the mid-seventeenth." With a period overview, list of key events, and 10 related artworks. Also has links to additional information about the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, an abridged list of Chinese emperors, and timelines of Japan and Korea during this time.

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=09®ion=eac
Timeline of Art History: China, 1800–1900 A.D.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
"After the reign of Qianlong (r. 1736–95), China encounters a succession of economic and political crises that shake the foundation of the empire." With a period overview, list of key events, and 10 related artworks. Also has links to additional information about the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), an abridged list of Chinese emperors, and timelines of Japan and Korea during this time.

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=10®ion=eac
Timeline of Art History: China, 1900 A.D.–present
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
"The twentieth century witnesses the fall of the Qing dynasty, and with it, the ancient imperial system." With a period overview, list of key events, and 8 related artworks. Also has links to additional information about the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), traditional Chinese painting in the 20th century, an abridged list of Chinese emperors, and timelines of Japan and Korea during this time.

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=11®ion=eac
To Enjoy and Defend Our American Citizenship
Chinese Historical Society of America
This exhibit "(explores) the experiences of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance in their groundbreaking work alongside groups such as the NAACP to challenge discriminatory laws and create the support systems necessary for survival in a segregated United States."

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.civilrightssuite.org/OurAmericanCitizenship/index.php/iID/232
Trading Places: The East India Company and Asia
The British Library
Trading Places "follows the journey of one of the biggest multinationals in history -- the East India Company." Includes a company timeline and "fact file," as well as extensive information on the history of the company and its activities in Asia. Also includes an in-depth look at the history of Bombay. With maps and images throughout. Asia used to be known as 'The East Indies.' Pepper, spices, medicinal drugs, aromatic woods, perfumes and silks were rare commodities in Europe, and therefore valuable. Trading in them could make you a fortune. And for this chance many were willing to risk their lives. There were three great empires in Asia: the Ottoman Turkish; the Mughal; the Chinese. Each was wealthy and sophisticated and had its own international trading network. How could Europe open up its own trading routes to Asia?"

Go to Museum Resource: http://www.bl.uk/learning/histcitizen/trading/tradingplaces.html
When the Manchus Ruled China: Painting under the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Online presentation of a 2002 exhibition. "The most comprehensive exhibition of Qing dynasty painting ever mounted in the West, this selection of more than 60 works will focus on painting under the brilliant reigns of the Kangxi (r. 1662–1722) and Qianlong (r. 1736–95) emperors—a period when the Manchus embraced Chinese cultural traditions and the court became a leading patron in the arts." With images of 6 related artworks.

Go to Museum Resource: https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2002/qing-dynasty-painting
Work of Giants: The Chinese and the Building of the First Transcontinental Railroad
Chinese Historical Society of America
Museum unit memorializing the efforts of the 12,000 Chinese laborers who worked on the Central Pacific portion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The involvement of Chinese workers in the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad is common knowledge. We hope to present information that enhances the basic facts–that the Chinese railroad workers were the backbone of the enormous construction project to carve a road through granite of the Sierra Nevada, ever diligent and efficient, adapting to new construction techniques, and enduring harsh working and living conditions, which all resulted in the completion of the railroad ahead of schedule. The Transcontinental Railroad is an American legacy, a triumph of the human spirit and a cornerstone of the history of Chinese in America.

Go to Museum Resource: https://chsa.org/exhibits/online-exhibits/work-of-giants-the-chinese-and-the-bu...
Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home
Peabody Essex Museum
"Yin Yu Tang, a late Qing dynasty merchants' house, was originally located in southeastern China. Re-erected at the Peabody Essex Museum, Yin Yu Tang is now open to visitors." This companion website to the permanent installation at the museum allows visitors to explore "this rare example of the region's renowned architecture and to learn about the daily life of the Huang family, who lived in Yin Yu Tang for over 200 years." With in-depth text, images, and diagrams organized around the topics Orientation, Construction, Ornamentation, Belongings, and Preservation. Uses Flash.

Go to Museum Resource: http://yinyutang.pem.org/
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