The Astor Chinese Garden Court | In Focus

Join Maxwell K. Hearn, The Met’s Douglas Dillon Chairman of Asian Art, in The Astor Chinese Garden Court as he recalls the creation of this unique place of quiet contemplation in the midst of New York City.

Featured Object:
The Astor Chinese Garden Court (Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 17th century style). Taihu rocks, granite terrace, ceramic tile flooring, roof tiles, and door frames, various woods (nan wood columns, pine beams, gingko latticework), brass fittings. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 1981 (Astor Court)

Production Credits:
Senior Manager of Media Production: Skyla Choi
Series Producer and Director: Ann Collins
Cinematographer and Editor: Lucas Groth
Production Coordinator: Hayley Theisen
Intern: Rozie Brockington
Music: Austin Fisher

Special thanks:
Maxwell K. Hearn
Douglas Dillon Chairman, Asian Art