Arts of Asia considers the rich diversity found within existing traditions, the import and export of objects and ideas, and the development of symbols, motifs, and language in the object arts. We hope this gallery provides an occasion to capture an account of the material creativity of Asian decorative art and art centred on objects made for social, domestic, ritual or contemplative use.
The collection represents what people at various periods of the Museum's history, including patrons and curators, have considered most important. Arts of Asia also reflects the interests of individual connoisseurs and collectors.