Crow Collection of Asian Art
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Seniors
Location
2010 Flora StreetDallas, TX 75201 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To honor the vision, generosity of spirit, and collecting tradition of Trammell and Margaret Crow. To communicate their love of the applied arts of Asia to the general public by exhibiting, preserving, collecting, educating, interpreting and researching original works of art and strive for maximum visitorship. Through our programs staff, docents and volunteers will work to advance an understanding of the meanings and values embodied in the Asian artistic traditions.
Description
The Crow Collection of Asian Art contains more than 750 scrolls, paintings, objects of metal and stone, and large architectural pieces from China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia. Over 300 works are on display in three galleries including precious jade ornaments from China, delicate Japanese scrolls and a rarely seen 28-foot by 12-foot sandstone facade of an 18th century Indian residence.