{"id":4013,"date":"2017-12-10T20:12:32","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T01:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/?p=4013"},"modified":"2017-12-10T21:48:07","modified_gmt":"2017-12-11T02:48:07","slug":"enjoy-free-entry-to-terracotta-army-exhibit-at-the-virginia-museum-of-fine-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/enjoy-free-entry-to-terracotta-army-exhibit-at-the-virginia-museum-of-fine-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy Free Entry to Terracotta Army Exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking for something fun and educational to do over winter break? Grab your ID badge and head to Richmond for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the highly anticipated Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China<\/em><\/a> exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)\u2014free for teachers<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

The exhibit shows the story of the First Emperor\u2019s profound influence on Chinese history, art, and culture, showcasing 130 works of art,\u00a0drawn from the collections of 14 art museums and archaeological institutes across Shaanxi Province in China. It features arms and armor, horse and chariot fittings, ritual bronze vessels, works in gold and silver, jade ornaments, precious jewelry, ceramics, and architectural components that were excavated from Emperor Qin Shihuang\u2019s mausoleum, as well as aristocratic, commoner and nomadic tombs. Dating from the Zhou dynasty (1046\u2013256 BC) through the Qin dynasty (221\u2013206 BC), these objects reflect the complex history, myths and burial customs of ancient China.<\/p>\n

Presented in three sections,\u00a0Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China<\/em>\u00a0explores the rise of the First Emperor, the history of the Qin state, and the emperor\u2019s quest for immortality. The exhibition tells how the Qin state developed into an empire under Ying Zheng (259\u2013210 BC), who unified China and declared himself Qin Shihuang, or the First Emperor of Qin. His quest for immortality began soon after he became the king of Qin.<\/p>\n

The exhibit comprises one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. Highlights include 10 life-size terracotta figures\u2014including warriors and a cavalry horse\u2014that belonged\u00a0to an underground army of life-size sculptures created by order of the First Emperor to accompany him to the afterlife. The terracotta army was not discovered until 1974, when farmers found pottery shards and bronze arrows while digging a well. Subsequent excavations led to the astonishing discovery of an estimated 8,000 terracotta figures buried in three pits east of the First Emperor\u2019s tomb mound.<\/p>\n

This exhibition is also important for Virginia families, as ancient Chinese history is incorporated throughout the state\u2019s educational curriculum.\u00a0Dig It!,\u00a0<\/em>an interactive exhibition in VMFA\u2019s Memorial Foundation for Children Teaching Gallery, complements the\u00a0Terracotta Army <\/em>exhibition and offers visitors of all ages the opportunity to explore the field of archaeology through the use of augmented reality. Focusing on discovery, excavation, and lab study,\u00a0Dig It! <\/em>encourages visitors to uncover objects in VMFA\u2019s permanent collection through a virtual dig and learn more about their date, function and how archaeology contributes to the study of objects from ancient China.<\/p>\n

Although admission to VMFA\u2019s permanent collection is free every day of the year, some special exhibitions, such as\u00a0Terracotta Army<\/em>, require a fee.\u00a0To claim your free ticket (one per teacher), you must present your ACPS badge at VMFA\u2019s visitor services desk. Family members will get a 50 percent discount on exhibition tickets: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; and $5 for children ages 7\u201317.\u00a0You can also reserve tickets by phone at 804-340-1405.<\/p>\n

The museum will offer two audio tours, one targeted for adults and another for families, along with a printed gallery guide for general audiences.<\/p>\n

As part of this special offer, you can also present your ACPS ID for discounts on dining and shopping at VMFA: a 20 percent discount on purchases in Best Caf\u00e9 and the VMFA Shop, and a 10 percent discount at Amuse restaurant while at the exhibit.<\/p>\n

The exhibit will close on March 11, 2018.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China<\/a><\/em> and plan your visit today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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