VMFA-Wooden Chinese Brusholder with Horses and Riders
- Type: Gallery Hunt
- Collection: Ancient Art
- Culture/Region: China, East Asia, Europe, Greece
- Subject Area: Fine Arts, Spanish, Visual Arts
- Grade Level: K-12, college, adult, family
According to Chinese astrology, people’s personalities are influenced by the position and movement of stars, moons, and planets at the time of their birth. Each year of the Chinese zodiac is related to one of twelve animals and a natural element. The horse represents independence and a hard-working, strong, and high-spririted nature. Explore the galleries to see horses depicted in artworks from around the world.
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