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Dyson Hall, Nott Memorial, 1st Floor
The
Terracotta Soldiers of Xian
Photographs by Sidney J. Gluck
September 19 - October 30,
2005
Gluck presents images of the
magnificent life-sized terracotta soldiers and horses
unearthed at Xian in the 1970s. The huge army was created by
the First Emperor of China to immortalize the military might
of the First Dynasty and serve the Emperor in
his afterlife.
Three
Horses, 1997/2005, photographs printed on canvas
Backs,
1997/2005, photographs printed on canvas
These photographs were taken in 1997 at Xi'an, China
with government permission and assistance.
Gluck is chairman of the US-China Society of Friends and
a former President of the US-China People's Friendship
Association – New York Chapter. The US-China People's
Friendship Association National Convention will visit
Schenectady October 7 -10, 2005.
As
an artist, Gluck has used a variety of media; painting,
photography, and fabric design. He has shown at various
galleries and educational institutions throughout New
York and New England.
Bricks,
1997/2005,
photographs printed on canvas |
