Woof: Here comes the Dog

In the Chinese astrology, 2018 is the Year of the Dog. The dog is the first domesticated species in human history, and the only one before settled agriculture was developed. Thus, dog can be said to be man’s first friend. In Chinese history, the dog is integral to various aspects of people’s daily lives, such as home guarding, hunting, as well as performing companionship and entertainment. Abundant themes and works on the dog are found in Chinese art and literature. Aiming to demonstrate the story of dogs in Chinese culture and history, this exhibition features over ten artifacts from the Warring States period to modern China, taken from the Art Museum and the Hong Kong private collections. Artistry aside, the Art Museum, together with a group of CUHK students, is going to explore the dog culture through a series of interesting activities.