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Memories of a master

Visitors to The Road to China Modern Art, an exhibition at Tsinghua University Art Museum in Beijing running until Jan 3. CHINA DAILY In an article written to commemorate the death of Lin Fengmian, painter Wu Guanzhong recounted the events of a trip to Hong Kong in 1989, when he attempted to call the former teacher. Lin had been Wu's …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Memories of a master

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Visitors to The Road to China Modern Art, an exhibition at Tsinghua University Art Museum in Beijing running until Jan 3. CHINA DAILY In an article written to commemorate the death of Lin Fengmian, painter Wu Guanzhong recounted the events of a trip to Hong Kong in 1989, when he attempted to call the former teacher. Lin had been Wu's …

Hong Kong Chinese Lin Lin Fengmian University Art

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Memories of a master

China Daily

Visitors to The Road to China Modern Art, an exhibition at Tsinghua University Art Museum in Beijing running until Jan 3. CHINA DAILY In an article written to commemorate the death of Lin Fengmian, painter Wu Guanzhong recounted the events of a trip to Hong Kong in 1989, when he attempted to call the former teacher. Lin had been Wu's …

Art Hong Kong Chinese Lin Lin Fengmian

1 month ago

AI shows true colors of iconic artwork

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Technology, such as artificial intelligence and deep learning, is reshaping the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage, bringing masterpieces back to their former glory and enabling people to appreciate their beauty beyond time and space. At the UNESCO headquarters in Paris late last month, Fragments of Civilization — Exhibition on the Mural Art of the Yongle Palace displayed one of …

Cultural Heritage

1 month ago

AI shows true colors of iconic artwork

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Technology, such as artificial intelligence and deep learning, is reshaping the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage, bringing masterpieces back to their former glory and enabling people to appreciate their beauty beyond time and space. At the UNESCO headquarters in Paris late last month, Fragments of Civilization — Exhibition on the Mural Art of the Yongle Palace displayed one of …

Cultural Heritage

2 months, 1 week ago

A Journey Through the Mogao Caves: Exploring the Vision of a Master Painter

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An exhibition showcasing the works of artist Chang Shuhong, who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Mogao Caves, is currently on display at the Zhejiang Provincial Museum in Hangzhou. Visitors can explore the artist's journey through the caves, with his paintings reflecting the beauty and cultural significance of the place.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Paintings explore odyssey of vision

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A copy of a Northern Wei Dynasty mural at Cave 428 in the Mogao Caves by Chang Shuhong. Pan Yunhe, academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and former principal of Zhejiang University, who joined the initial digitalization exploration of the Mogao Caves, recalls his first meeting with Chang Shuhong in 1982. At that time, Chang Shuhong was among the …

Pan Chang Shuhong Chang Shuhong

3 months, 1 week ago

Hangzhou teacher brings art and inspiration to Tibetan boarding school

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Wu Pengbo, an art teacher from Hangzhou of Zhejiang province is sorting students' painting at the Gala township of Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. "Previously, the school had no dedicated art teacher, and other teachers, who were not professionally trained but served as substitutes for art teachers, sometimes lacked confidence," Principal Mao said. I also support Wu's suggestion to …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Hangzhou teacher brings art and inspiration to Tibetan boarding school

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Wu Pengbo, an art teacher from Hangzhou of Zhejiang province is sorting students' painting at the Gala township of Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. "Previously, the school had no dedicated art teacher, and other teachers, who were not professionally trained but served as substitutes for art teachers, sometimes lacked confidence," Principal Mao said. I also support Wu's suggestion to …

Education Art China Students Teachers Tibetan Teacher

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bringing Dunhuang's murals to life

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Artist and choreographer responsible for devising dance tradition based on Mogao's images are focus of touring exhibition, Chen Nan reports. In a grand hall at Beijing's Chinese Traditional Culture Museum, a captivating scene unfolds as 93-year-old artist Chang Shana and 89-year-old choreographer Gao Jinrong walk into the room holding hands. Their bond has been forged by their shared vision of …

Chang Gao Bringing Dunhuang

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Video: Bringing Dunhuang's murals to life

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In a grand hall at Beijing's Chinese Traditional Culture Museum, a captivating scene unfolds as 93-year-old artist Chang Shana and 89-year-old choreographer Gao Jinrong walk into the room holding hands. Their bond has been forged by their shared vision of breathing life into Dunhuang's ancient murals through dance, ensuring that their beauty and significance continues to captivate and inspire. Home …

Chang Dunhuang Gao

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Video: Bringing Dunhuang's murals to life

China Daily

In a grand hall at Beijing's Chinese Traditional Culture Museum, a captivating scene unfolds as 93-year-old artist Chang Shana and 89-year-old choreographer Gao Jinrong walk into the room holding hands. Their bond has been forged by their shared vision of breathing life into Dunhuang's ancient murals through dance, ensuring that their beauty and significance continues to captivate and inspire. Home …

Chang Dunhuang Gao

4 months ago

Cultural relics from Dunhuang featured in Shanghai exhibition

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Lovers of Dunhuang art and culture dressed as the characters in the Mogao Caves frescoes. Cultural relics recognized as the national treasure of China from Dunhuang of Gansu province will be featured at the upcoming exhibition at China Art Museum, Shanghai. The Great Art of Dunhuang, taking place at the China Art Museum, Shanghai, also known as the Shanghai Art …

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4 months ago

Cultural relics from Dunhuang featured in Shanghai exhibition

China Daily

Lovers of Dunhuang art and culture dressed as the characters in the Mogao Caves frescoes. Cultural relics recognized as the national treasure of China from Dunhuang of Gansu province will be featured at the upcoming exhibition at China Art Museum, Shanghai. The Great Art of Dunhuang, taking place at the China Art Museum, Shanghai, also known as the Shanghai Art …

Art China Shanghai Dunhuang China Art Museum

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Chan's gems put on a sparkling display

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Wallace Chan elaborates on his artwork at the Shanghai Museum East's ongoing exhibition featuring his 200 pieces of fine jewelery. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The Shanghai Museum East is currently presenting the first solo exhibition for a living artist. Wallace Chan: Half a Century, ongoing from Wednesday to Oct 7, includes more than 200 pieces created by the Hong Kong-raised Chinese …

Art Contemporary Art Chan

7 months ago

Career dedicated to sharing glory of caves

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A 93-year-old recalls spending her childhood with her father protecting the Mogao grottoes to highlight their legacy with the world, Lin Qi reports. The young girl endured harsh living conditions in the desert while working with her father to copy the murals and Buddhist statues in the Mogao Caves, and forged a lifelong love of Dunhuang that has lasted for …

Her Father Chang Shana Protecting Dunhuang

7 months ago

Career dedicated to sharing glory of caves

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Artist Chang Shana's works on display at a touring exhibition, Everlasting Beauty of Dunhuang, in Beijing, including The Guardian King of the South. Touched by Chang Shana's gift and devotion to Dunhuang, Lin helped her land a job as an assistant lecturer at the architecture department of Tsinghua University. Lin hoped to introduce the young girl to the fields of …

Design Lin Dunhuang Chang Shana

7 months ago

Career dedicated to sharing glory of caves

China Daily

A 93-year-old recalls spending her childhood with her father protecting the Mogao grottoes to highlight their legacy with the world, Lin Qi reports. The young girl endured harsh living conditions in the desert while working with her father to copy the murals and Buddhist statues in the Mogao Caves, and forged a lifelong love of Dunhuang that has lasted for …

Her Father Chang Shana Dunhuang Art

7 months ago

Career dedicated to sharing glory of caves

China Daily

A 93-year-old recalls spending her childhood with her father protecting the Mogao grottoes to highlight their legacy with the world, Lin Qi reports. The young girl endured harsh living conditions in the desert while working with her father to copy the murals and Buddhist statues in the Mogao Caves, and forged a lifelong love of Dunhuang that has lasted for …

Her Father Dunhuang Chang Shana Father Chang

7 months ago

Career dedicated to sharing glory of caves

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Artist Chang Shana's works on display at a touring exhibition, Everlasting Beauty of Dunhuang, in Beijing, including Nine-Color Deer. CHINA DAILY She designed silk scarves featuring zaojing patterns from Dunhuang and white doves, which were chosen as gifts to international delegations attending a conference in Beijing in 1952. Decades afterward, she incorporated Dunhuang art into her designs at several landmark …

Beijing Dunhuang

7 months ago

Career dedicated to sharing glory of caves

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Artist Chang Shana's works on display at a touring exhibition, Everlasting Beauty of Dunhuang, in Beijing, including Deity and Incense Burner. The journey began when Chang Shuhong decided to leave behind a Parisian life with good prospects to head toward a dream and mission — and, of course, uncertainties — back in his home country. He would have pursued his …

Paris Dunhuang

7 months ago

Career dedicated to sharing glory of caves

China Daily

Artist Chang Shana's works on display at a touring exhibition, Everlasting Beauty of Dunhuang, in Beijing, including Nine-Color Deer. CHINA DAILY She designed silk scarves featuring zaojing patterns from Dunhuang and white doves, which were chosen as gifts to international delegations attending a conference in Beijing in 1952. Decades afterward, she incorporated Dunhuang art into her designs at several landmark …

Beijing Dunhuang

7 months ago

Career dedicated to sharing glory of caves

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By Lin Qi | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-05-24 07:25 A 93-year-old recalls spending her childhood with her father protecting the Mogao grottoes to highlight their legacy with the world, Lin Qi reports. The young girl endured harsh living conditions in the desert while working with her father to copy the murals and Buddhist statues in the Mogao Caves, and …

Her Father Dunhuang Chang Shana

7 months ago

Career dedicated to sharing glory of caves

China Daily

A 93-year-old recalls spending her childhood with her father protecting the Mogao grottoes to highlight their legacy with the world, Lin Qi reports. The young girl endured harsh living conditions in the desert while working with her father to copy the murals and Buddhist statues in the Mogao Caves, and forged a lifelong love of Dunhuang that has lasted for …

Her Father Dunhuang Chang Shana Father Protecting

7 months ago

Career dedicated to sharing glory of caves

China Daily

Artist Chang Shana's works on display at a touring exhibition, Everlasting Beauty of Dunhuang, in Beijing, including Woman in Xinjiang. Her daily routine also included practicing calligraphy, learning French, studying Chinese and taking lessons in Chinese and Western art history, taught by artists who worked with her father researching Dunhuang. "There, I completed the first stage of education in my …

Art Dunhuang

7 months ago

Career dedicated to sharing glory of caves

China Daily

Artist Chang Shana's works on display at a touring exhibition, Everlasting Beauty of Dunhuang, in Beijing, including The Guardian King of the South. Touched by Chang Shana's gift and devotion to Dunhuang, Lin helped her land a job as an assistant lecturer at the architecture department of Tsinghua University. Lin hoped to introduce the young girl to the fields of …

Design Lin Dunhuang Chang Shana

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Young people work to preserve precious past

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Dai Yuxiang renovates a piece of ancient mural at the institute. "Looking at the scattered mural pieces on the ground, we decided to use an archaeological extraction method, systematically extracting the mural layer by layer on the ground in a gridded manner, with each grid corresponding to a box of mural fragments." "After a mural cracks, the edges form a …

Research Restoration Institute Mural Grottoes Yungang Past Dai

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Young people work to preserve precious past

China Daily

Dai Yuxiang renovates a piece of ancient mural at the institute. "Looking at the scattered mural pieces on the ground, we decided to use an archaeological extraction method, systematically extracting the mural layer by layer on the ground in a gridded manner, with each grid corresponding to a box of mural fragments." "After a mural cracks, the edges form a …

Research Restoration Institute Mural Dai Grottoes Yungang

8 months, 2 weeks ago

The sound of a comeback

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Li Hao, who is devoted to making the ruan, a traditional instrument, works in his studio in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. It was a photo of a painting from the Southern Song period by an unknown artist, titled Zhulin Boruan Tu, or "playing the ruan in the bamboo forest". It features three people clad in long robes in a …

Painting Chinese Instrument Nanning Ruan Comeback Li

8 months, 2 weeks ago

The sound of a comeback

China Daily

Li Hao, who is devoted to making the ruan, a traditional instrument, works in his studio in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. It was a photo of a painting from the Southern Song period by an unknown artist, titled Zhulin Boruan Tu, or "playing the ruan in the bamboo forest". It features three people clad in long robes in a …

Painting Chinese Instrument Nanning Ruan

9 months ago

Dunhuang Academy's protection team work to ensure relics not lost to sands of time

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Visitors peruse paintings and scripture scrolls at Dunhuang Art Gallery, which is operated by the academy, in Lanzhou, Gansu province, in April. This restoration directly prompted the introduction of the Chinese Cultural Relics and Historical Sites Protection Guidelines, providing a set of ideas and methods for the protection of China's cultural relics. On May 1, 2016, Digital Dunhuang was officially …

China Dunhuang

9 months ago

Dunhuang Academy's protection team work to ensure relics not lost to sands of time

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Su Bomin discusses preservation work on a Buddhist statue at the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Gansu province. The Dunhuang Academy's cultural relics protection team was honored with the title of National Outstanding Engineering Team early this year, China's highest honor in the field of engineering. Su Bomin, the director of the Dunhuang Academy and head of the cultural relics protection …

Protection Cultural Dunhuang

9 months ago

Dunhuang Academy's protection team work to ensure relics not lost to sands of time

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A student copies a wall painting from the Mogao Grottoes during a study tour in Dunhuang in February last year. ZHANG XIAOLIANG/XINHUA After four years and the formulation of 81 different recipes, they finally developed a suitable injection formula through repeated improvements. Fan Zaixuan, a member of the cultural relics protection team, has been involved in the restoration of ancient …

9 months ago

Dunhuang Academy's protection team work to ensure relics not lost to sands of time

China Daily

Su Bomin discusses preservation work on a Buddhist statue at the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Gansu province. The Dunhuang Academy's cultural relics protection team was honored with the title of National Outstanding Engineering Team early this year, China's highest honor in the field of engineering. Su Bomin, the director of the Dunhuang Academy and head of the cultural relics protection …

Heritage Sites Protection Cultural Dunhuang

9 months ago

Dunhuang Academy's protection team work to ensure relics not lost to sands of time

China Daily

Su Bomin discusses preservation work on a Buddhist statue at the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Gansu province. The Dunhuang Academy's cultural relics protection team was honored with the title of National Outstanding Engineering Team early this year, China's highest honor in the field of engineering. Su Bomin, the director of the Dunhuang Academy and head of the cultural relics protection …

Protection Cultural Dunhuang

9 months ago

Dunhuang Academy's protection team work to ensure relics not lost to sands of time

China Daily

Su Bomin discusses preservation work on a Buddhist statue at the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Gansu province. The Dunhuang Academy's cultural relics protection team was honored with the title of National Outstanding Engineering Team early this year, China's highest honor in the field of engineering. Su Bomin, the director of the Dunhuang Academy and head of the cultural relics protection …

Protection Cultural Dunhuang

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Luoyang Museum breaks records with 2.5m visitors in 2023

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Li Wenchu, a deputy to the Henan Provincial People's Congress. There has been a remarkable surge in public interest, as evidenced by the long queues and sold-out exhibitions, said Li Wenchu, a deputy to the Henan Provincial People's Congress. Li, also director of the Luoyang Museum, emphasized the museum's creative approach to presenting traditional Chinese historical relics in modern expressions, …

Museum Luoyang Museum

1 year, 1 month ago

Restorer's passion shows in his work

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The Master of Dunhuang, a documentary franchise about those dedicated to the cultural protection and heritage of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, features Yang Tao, a veteran grotto restorer. Documentary's second season shines an intriguing light on those who work in Mogao Caves, Xu Fan reports. Yang Tao, a seasoned grotto restorer who has worked in Dunhuang for …

Work Season Yang Dunhuang Mogao Caves

1 year, 1 month ago

Restorer's passion shows in his work

China Daily

The Master of Dunhuang, a documentary franchise about those dedicated to the cultural protection and heritage of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, features Yang Tao, a veteran grotto restorer. Documentary's second season shines an intriguing light on those who work in Mogao Caves, Xu Fan reports. Yang Tao, a seasoned grotto restorer who has worked in Dunhuang for …

Work Cave Season Yang Dunhuang Mogao Caves

1 year, 4 months ago