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The Disneyland Report > Disney News > Epcot is a World Showcase for Art Lovers at Walt Disney World Disney NewsEpcot is a World Showcase for Art Lovers at Walt Disney WorldAfrican Art is latest ExhibitionLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Epcot World Showcase has been a "showplace" of nations since its grand opening in 1982. But beyond the pagodas in Japan and the longboats in Norway lies a whole other world, treating art lovers to museum-quality galleries. Since early galleries in China and Japan the opportunities for art appreciation have grown with the addition of galleries in Morocco, Norway and Mexico. And as of this September, Epcot will add a sixth exhibit space, the American Heritage Gallery, located in The American Adventure showcase. The American Heritage Gallery inaugural exhibition, "Echoes of Africa," will feature pieces from the Walt Disney-Tishman African Art Collection and will explore the link between historical African art and its influence upon contemporary African-American artists. According to experts, the study of this collection has contributed to some anthropological breakthroughs in our understanding of African culture. Here's a look at the other inspiring exhibitions (all included with the price of admission) Epcot currently has to offer: China "Land of Many Faces" Discover China's Rich Cultures and Ethnic Arts Exhibition located in Liu Yin Ge, the House of Whispering Willows. China is a vast country with more than fifty recognized ethnic groups, and "Land of Many Faces" gives guests a taste of four of its exceptional cultures to increase understanding of the humanity that all people share. Epcot guests find themselves immersed in the surprising and diverse worlds of the Miao, Naxi, Yi, and the Mongolians, four distinctive minority cultures of China. "Land of Many Faces" delves into the tale of each of these unique cultures by displaying their day-to-day clothing, musical instruments, handcrafted objects, jewelry, as well as ceremonial wedding outfits. Japan "Tin Toy Stories" Made in Japan Exhibition located inside of the Japanese castle. What do robots, astronauts, Godzilla and Mickey Mouse have in common? They're all immortalized as tin toys, once the favorite kind of toy for children all around the world and especially in Japan during the 1950s. "Tin Toy Stories" showcases many of these colorful toys that are now considered to be iconic of Japan's modern mass-market society. Many of the tin toys featured in this exhibit are on loan from Turuhisa Kitahara, known for being the world's greatest collector of tin toys. Kitahara has seven toy museums in Japan that contain nearly 50,000 tin toys, earning him the title of Japan's Tin Toy Master. Mexico Animalés Fantásticos Spirits in Wood Exhibition located in the pyramid’s Mayan Ceremonial Hall. In Mexican villages surrounding the city of Oaxaca (Wa-HAH-ka) gifted artisans create woodcarvings of animals, humans and mythical creatures. These carvings, known as animalés fantásticos (fantastic animals), are a modern Mexican folk art that mixes traditional with contemporary themes. This modern version of Oaxacan woodcraft began less than fifty years ago. In the Mexico pavilion guests can examine these brightly colored representatives of Mexican culture, past and present. The carvings are divided by the following categories: Los Comienzos (The Beginning), Fiestas (Festivals), El Mar (The Sea), La Tierra (The Land), El Folklor (Folklore), Amigos (Friends), Los angeles y los santos (Angels and Saints) and El día de los muertos (Day of the Dead). Morocco Gallery of Arts and History Traditional Arts of Morocco Exhibition located next to the Fez house. A part of the Morocco pavilion for twenty years, the Gallery of Arts and History continues to evoke visions of Morocco for Epcot guests. Mosaic art, defined by its balance of geometry and philosophy, decorates the gallery's walls and ceiling. Skillful Maalems (Morrocan artisans) traveled to Epcot to help recreate their homeland and created these exquisite tiles. The building also features beautiful stained glass doors and lamps and intricately sculpted ceilings. The Gallery of Arts and History displays ceramic pottery, ancient musical instruments and artisan-crafted jewelry. The Moroccan ceramics are distinguished by their intermingling of floral and geometrical designs. Norway "Heritage through Design" The Stave Churches of Norway Exhibition located in the Stave Church. Stave Church architecture is considered to be one of Norway's finest contributions to European art and culture, and also represents the country's movement from the Viking Age to Christianity during the 12th century. These churches, built entirely out of wood by medieval Norwegian craftsmen, derive their name from the upright posts or "staves" that form the main supports in the structural framework. The earlier churches blend Christian symbols with Viking designs. "Heritage through Design" is held within a small reproduction of a Stave Church, where guests can view photos of these Norwegian churches and see reproductions of items found inside. In the center of the exhibit, a minature wooden model of a Stave Church is featured. About Epcot Epcot allows guests to travel to four continents, and explore land, sea and even outer space adventures -- all in one vacation. Epcot, the theme park of discovery, features two "worlds": Future World, a land where technology meets imagination; and World Showcase, where guests can get a taste of the sights and sounds of 11 countries. Epcot galleries are located in World Showcase and are included with the price of admission. Source: Walt Disney World Return to Disney News. |
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