Shennongjia's real beauty is more than just a myth
3 years, 1 month ago

Shennongjia's real beauty is more than just a myth

China Daily  

In Shennong Altar Scenic Area of Shennongjia, a long stone ladder leads to a 21-meter-high stone sculpture of the ox head of Emperor Yan. Shennong, who has a human body and ox head, taught different techniques－he invented farm tools and discovered tinder and tea, and he made cooking utensils out of pottery. In Shennong Altar Scenic Area, a long stone ladder leads to a 21-meter-high stone sculpture of Shennong's head－with two ox horns, he closes his eyes with his chin up, as if he's lost in thought. They can also appreciate murals depicting Shennong's legend, with a row of traditional Chinese sacrificial vessels putting aside.

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Solving the mysteries of what the earth reveals

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Solving the mysteries of what the earth reveals
2 years ago

Solving the mysteries of what the earth reveals

China Daily  

Seven pottery figures from a Northern Wei Dynasty tomb. They were part of a discovery from a Northern Wei Dynasty tomb cluster that was found in Datong, North China's Shanxi province, about a decade ago. "I'm particularly impressed by the four female figures dressed in long skirts and black hats draped over the back of their heads," says Zhu, a …

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

One of Wu Xiguang's clay sculpture artworks showcases local folk's daily lives by shaping extremely exaggerated body shape and facial expressions. Wu Xiguang produced innovations based on earlier clay sculpture craftsman's experiences to give the Ningyang Wu family's clay sculptures greater local features and ornamental value. Wu's clay sculpture artworks are good at exhibiting numerous living forms in Ningyang and …

Adding color to tales of the past
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5 years, 3 months ago

The mysterious ancient figure challenging China’s history

BBC  

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