Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis
5 months, 1 week ago

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis

China Daily  

A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis is running at the China Millennium Monument's art museum in Beijing until Aug 25. A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis - a string of buildings, complexes and archaeological sites running north-south through the capital's old city - opens at the China Millennium Monument's art museum on July 19. Using the medium of seal carving, the exhibition presents the landscape, architecture, and historical and cultural values of the Central Axis and focuses on 15 core heritage sites from Yongding Gate at the southern end of the axis, to the Bell and Drum Towers at the northern end. The opening ceremony also marks the release of two books — a catalog of exhibits, and a guide to seal carving to popularize the art form, its connection with the Chinese language, and cultural significance.

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Beijing Exhibition on Seal Carving to Tour National, Featuring Two Books
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Beijing Exhibition on Seal Carving to Tour National, Featuring Two Books

China Daily  

An exhibition on seal carving centered around Beijing's Central Axis is set to go on a national tour. The exhibition features over 300 seal-carving works inspired by the Beijing Central Axis and its heritage components. The exhibition will begin its tour at the Beijing Yintai Center and will travel to various districts and provinces in China.

Beijing Exhibition on Seal Carving to Tour National, Featuring Two Books
3 months ago

Beijing Exhibition on Seal Carving to Tour National, Featuring Two Books

China Daily  

An exhibition on seal carving centered around Beijing's Central Axis is set to go on a national tour. The exhibition features over 300 seal-carving works inspired by the Beijing Central Axis and its heritage components. The exhibition will begin its tour at the Beijing Yintai Center and will travel to various districts and provinces in China.

Beijing's Central Axis to Host National Exhibition on Seal Carving
3 months ago

Beijing's Central Axis to Host National Exhibition on Seal Carving

China Daily  

An exhibition on seal carving centered around Beijing's Central Axis is set to go on a national tour. The exhibition features over 300 seal-carving works inspired by the Beijing Central Axis and its heritage components. The exhibition will begin its tour at the Beijing Yintai Center and will travel to various districts and provinces in China.

Heritage provides blueprint for future
3 months, 1 week ago

Heritage provides blueprint for future

China Daily  

The Beijing Central Axis Post Office, at The Guan museum in Dongcheng district, features a range of merchandise themed on Beijing culture. "The inscription of the Beijing Central Axis on the UNESCO World Heritage List has had a significant impact, increasing public interest in our work and inspiring us to create new cultural scenarios. We've developed a consolidated showcase of …

每日一词|世界遗产 World Heritage
5 months ago

每日一词|世界遗产 World Heritage

China Daily  

在印度新德里举行的联合国教科文组织第46届世界遗产大会通过决议，将“北京中轴线——中国理想都城秩序的杰作”“巴丹吉林沙漠—沙山湖泊群”和“中国黄（渤）海候鸟栖息地（第二期）”列入《世界遗产名录》。至此，我国世界遗产总数达到59项。 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced the inscription of Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, Badain Jaran Desert—Towers of Sand, and Lakes, and Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China on the World Heritage List at the 46th session of the UNESCO World …

每日一词|世界遗产 World Heritage
5 months ago

每日一词|世界遗产 World Heritage

China Daily  

在印度新德里举行的联合国教科文组织第46届世界遗产大会通过决议，将“北京中轴线——中国理想都城秩序的杰作”“巴丹吉林沙漠—沙山湖泊群”和“中国黄（渤）海候鸟栖息地（第二期）”列入《世界遗产名录》。至此，我国世界遗产总数达到59项。 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced the inscription of Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, Badain Jaran Desert—Towers of Sand, and Lakes, and Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China on the World Heritage List at the 46th session of the UNESCO World …

每日一词|世界遗产 World Heritage
5 months ago

每日一词|世界遗产 World Heritage

China Daily  

在印度新德里举行的联合国教科文组织第46届世界遗产大会通过决议，将“北京中轴线——中国理想都城秩序的杰作”“巴丹吉林沙漠—沙山湖泊群”和“中国黄（渤）海候鸟栖息地（第二期）”列入《世界遗产名录》。至此，我国世界遗产总数达到59项。 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced the inscription of Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, Badain Jaran Desert—Towers of Sand, and Lakes, and Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China on the World Heritage List at the 46th session of the UNESCO World …

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis
5 months, 1 week ago

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis

China Daily  

A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis is running at the China Millennium Monument's art museum in Beijing until Aug 25. A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis - a string of buildings, complexes and archaeological sites running north-south through the capital's old city - opens at the China Millennium Monument's art museum on July 19. Using the …

Celebrations honor Central Axis inscription
5 months, 1 week ago

Celebrations honor Central Axis inscription

China Daily  

Celebrations are hosted at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing to honor the Beijing Central Axis being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday. At the announcement of the Beijing Central Axis being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, celebrations were hosted at the Beijing Central Axis Protection Foundation and the China Millennium Monument in …

Celebrations honor Central Axis inscription
5 months, 1 week ago

Celebrations honor Central Axis inscription

China Daily  

Celebrations are hosted at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing to honor the Beijing Central Axis being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday. At the announcement of the Beijing Central Axis being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, celebrations were hosted at the Beijing Central Axis Protection Foundation and the China Millennium Monument in …

Celebrations honor Central Axis inscription
5 months, 1 week ago

Celebrations honor Central Axis inscription

China Daily  

Celebrations are hosted at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing to honor the Beijing Central Axis being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday. At the announcement of the Beijing Central Axis being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, celebrations were hosted at the Beijing Central Axis Protection Foundation and the China Millennium Monument in …

Beijing Central Axis listed as World Heritage Site
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis listed as World Heritage Site

China Daily  

People participate in an event on a square near Beijing's Bell Tower and Drum Tower on Saturday to celebrate the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, India, announced on Saturday that the Beijing Central Axis — "A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of …

Beijing Central Axis listed as World Heritage Site
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis listed as World Heritage Site

China Daily  

People participate in an event on a square near Beijing's Bell Tower and Drum Tower on Saturday to celebrate the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, India, announced on Saturday that the Beijing Central Axis — "A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of …

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis

China Daily  

A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis is running at the China Millennium Monument's art museum in Beijing until Aug 25. A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis - a string of buildings, complexes and archaeological sites running north-south through the capital's old city - opens at the China Millennium Monument's art museum on July 19. Using the …

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis

China Daily  

A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis is running at the China Millennium Monument's art museum in Beijing until Aug 25. A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis - a string of buildings, complexes and archaeological sites running north-south through the capital's old city - opens at the China Millennium Monument's art museum on July 19. Using the …

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis

China Daily  

A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis is running at the China Millennium Monument's art museum in Beijing until Aug 25. A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis - a string of buildings, complexes and archaeological sites running north-south through the capital's old city - opens at the China Millennium Monument's art museum on July 19. Using the …

Two 'jewels' on the crown of Chinese art combine to produce brighter shine
6 months ago

Two 'jewels' on the crown of Chinese art combine to produce brighter shine

China Daily  

Ceramic seals and impressions are on show. The ancient art of seal engraving holds a vital role in Chinese cultural heritage, where seal impressions are extensively employed in the realms of painting and calligraphy. Traditionally crafted from exquisite stones, ceramics are occasionally chosen but are less common due to the intricate engraving techniques required, which must withstand high-temperature firings. The …

Two 'jewels' on the crown of Chinese art combine to produce brighter shine
6 months ago

Two 'jewels' on the crown of Chinese art combine to produce brighter shine

China Daily  

Ceramic seals and impressions are on show. The ancient art of seal engraving holds a vital role in Chinese cultural heritage, where seal impressions are extensively employed in the realms of painting and calligraphy. Traditionally crafted from exquisite stones, ceramics are occasionally chosen but are less common due to the intricate engraving techniques required, which must withstand high-temperature firings. The …

Two 'jewels' on the crown of Chinese art combine to produce brighter shine
6 months ago

Two 'jewels' on the crown of Chinese art combine to produce brighter shine

China Daily  

Ceramic seals and impressions are on show. The ancient art of seal engraving holds a vital role in Chinese cultural heritage, where seal impressions are extensively employed in the realms of painting and calligraphy. Traditionally crafted from exquisite stones, ceramics are occasionally chosen but are less common due to the intricate engraving techniques required, which must withstand high-temperature firings. The …

Craftsmanship shows Beijing style
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Craftsmanship shows Beijing style

China Daily  

The Marvels of Craftsmanship running at the National Centre for the Performing Arts is a showcase of Beijing's imperial handicrafts. An ongoing exhibition at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, The Marvels of Craftsmanship, showcases imperial crafts and pays tribute to the city's cultural legacy. The focus is on Beijing's Eight Imperial Handicrafts, or yanjing bajue, namely …

Craftsmanship shows Beijing style
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Craftsmanship shows Beijing style

China Daily  

The Marvels of Craftsmanship running at the National Centre for the Performing Arts is a showcase of Beijing's imperial handicrafts. An ongoing exhibition at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, The Marvels of Craftsmanship, showcases imperial crafts and pays tribute to the city's cultural legacy. The focus is on Beijing's Eight Imperial Handicrafts, or yanjing bajue, namely …

Seal carving provides 'passport' to the Beijing Central Axis
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Seal carving provides 'passport' to the Beijing Central Axis

China Daily  

Unique stamps for these 15 sites have been designed and are included in a newly released "Beijing Central Axis passport". With the recently launched series of public activities, aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal carving art form, tourists will be able to collect seal stamps unique to each heritage site, which can be found at …

Seal carving provides 'passport' to the Beijing Central Axis
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Seal carving provides 'passport' to the Beijing Central Axis

China Daily  

Unique stamps for these 15 sites have been designed and are included in a newly released "Beijing Central Axis passport". With the recently launched series of public activities, aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal carving art form, tourists will be able to collect seal stamps unique to each heritage site, which can be found at …

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval

China Daily  

A series of public activities aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal-carving art form was launched at an opening ceremony held on Monday at Beijing's China Millennium Monument. Three main events have been introduced — seal-carving activities tailored for children and teenagers, an exhibition showcasing seal carving works, as well as an award ceremony in honor …

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval

China Daily  

A series of public activities aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal-carving art form was launched at an opening ceremony held on Monday at Beijing's China Millennium Monument. Three main events have been introduced — seal-carving activities tailored for children and teenagers, an exhibition showcasing seal carving works, as well as an award ceremony in honor …

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval

China Daily  

A series of public activities aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal-carving art form was launched at an opening ceremony held on Monday at Beijing's China Millennium Monument. Three main events have been introduced — seal-carving activities tailored for children and teenagers, an exhibition showcasing seal carving works, as well as an award ceremony in honor …

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval

China Daily  

A series of public activities aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal-carving art form was launched at an opening ceremony held on Monday at Beijing's China Millennium Monument. Three main events have been introduced — seal-carving activities tailored for children and teenagers, an exhibition showcasing seal carving works, as well as an award ceremony in honor …

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval

China Daily  

By Cheng Yuezhu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-03-12 16:24 A series of public activities aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal-carving art form was launched at an opening ceremony held on Monday at Beijing's China Millennium Monument. A series of public activities aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal-carving art form was …

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony
1 year ago

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony

China Daily  

A student participating in the youth section introduces Beijing's Central Axis using the Sun Yat-sen suit. The Competition for the Transmission and Promotion of the Beijing Central Axis has completed its final evaluation sessions and is scheduled to host an award ceremony on Jan 7 in Beijing. To raise awareness about the value of Beijing's Central Axis, the core structure …

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony
1 year ago

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony

China Daily  

A student participating in the youth section introduces Beijing's Central Axis using the Sun Yat-sen suit. The Competition for the Transmission and Promotion of the Beijing Central Axis has completed its final evaluation sessions and is scheduled to host an award ceremony on Jan 7 in Beijing. To raise awareness about the value of Beijing's Central Axis, the core structure …

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony
1 year ago

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony

China Daily  

A student participating in the youth section introduces Beijing's Central Axis using the Sun Yat-sen suit. The Competition for the Transmission and Promotion of the Beijing Central Axis has completed its final evaluation sessions and is scheduled to host an award ceremony on Jan 7 in Beijing. To raise awareness about the value of Beijing's Central Axis, the core structure …

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony
1 year ago

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony

China Daily  

A student participating in the youth section introduces Beijing's Central Axis using the Sun Yat-sen suit. The Competition for the Transmission and Promotion of the Beijing Central Axis has completed its final evaluation sessions and is scheduled to host an award ceremony on Jan 7 in Beijing. To raise awareness about the value of Beijing's Central Axis, the core structure …

Museum puts the excitement into excavations
1 year, 2 months ago

Museum puts the excitement into excavations

China Daily  

Visitors take photos of cultural relics at the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing, which opened to the public in September. It starts with Lufengpithecus lufengensis, ancient apes dating back about 8 million years, through ancient dynasties and up to the new era, and marks significant moments in time and major historical events in China's history. It serves as a kind …

Museum puts the excitement into excavations
1 year, 2 months ago

Museum puts the excitement into excavations

China Daily  

Visitors take photos of cultural relics at the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing, which opened to the public in September. It starts with Lufengpithecus lufengensis, ancient apes dating back about 8 million years, through ancient dynasties and up to the new era, and marks significant moments in time and major historical events in China's history. It serves as a kind …

Spotlight shines on Beijing's Central Axis
1 year, 3 months ago

Spotlight shines on Beijing's Central Axis

China Daily  

Exhibition highlights the need to protect cultural heritage along ancient route Some 50 old black-and-white photos displayed at an exhibition that just ended in Zhongshan Park, Beijing, gave visitors a sense of the historical and cultural significance of the Chinese capital's Central Axis. Gai Jianzhong, research center director at Zhongshan Park and co-curator of the exhibition, said: "These images were …

Spotlight shines on Beijing's central axis
1 year, 3 months ago

Spotlight shines on Beijing's central axis

China Daily  

LU PING/CHINA DAILY Ancient wisdom The Zhongshan Park exhibition only attracted modest attendance over the past three months, with visitors paying little attention to the elegantly arranged displays of cultural sites from different historical periods. Models of the Central Axis running south to north and of the cultural heritage sites on both sides of it were positioned in the main …

Spotlight shines on Beijing's central axis
1 year, 3 months ago

Spotlight shines on Beijing's central axis

China Daily  

LU PING/CHINA DAILY Ancient wisdom The Zhongshan Park exhibition only attracted modest attendance over the past three months, with visitors paying little attention to the elegantly arranged displays of cultural sites from different historical periods. Models of the Central Axis running south to north and of the cultural heritage sites on both sides of it were positioned in the main …

Spotlight shines on Beijing's Central Axis
1 year, 3 months ago

Spotlight shines on Beijing's Central Axis

China Daily  

Ancient wisdom The Zhongshan Park exhibition only attracted modest attendance over the past three months, with visitors paying little attention to the elegantly arranged displays of cultural sites from different historical periods. Models of the Central Axis running south to north and of the cultural heritage sites on both sides of it were positioned in the main area of the …

City's tourism and creative industry show dazzles visitors
1 year, 4 months ago

City's tourism and creative industry show dazzles visitors

China Daily  

From the Central Axis and intangible cultural heritage to time-honored brands, Beijing wowed visitors during the China International Fair for Trade in Services with its rich culture and tourism resources. At the exhibition dedicated to culture and tourism services, exhibitors from Beijing focused on applications of digital technology and created scenarios of tech-industry integration to spur new consumption during this …

Library exhibits documents on Beijing's Central Axis
1 year, 6 months ago

Library exhibits documents on Beijing's Central Axis

China Daily  

An exhibition displays more than 200 exhibits relevant to the history and culture of Beijing's Central Axis. An exhibition showcasing documents relevant to the history and transformation of Beijing's Central Axis recently opened at the Capital Library of China in Beijing. Beijing's Central Axis refers to the core structure of the city, which runs 7.8 kilometers from south to north, …

Twin souls: Central Axis of Beijing and Historic Centre of Rome
1 year, 7 months ago

Twin souls: Central Axis of Beijing and Historic Centre of Rome

China Daily  

A bird's-eye view of Central Axis of Beijing The central axis of Beijing, a north-south line of cultural relics and historical buildings in an old quarter of China's capital, is in the process of application for World Heritage status. There are seven World Heritage sites in Beijing, with three of them situated along the central axis: the Forbidden City, the …

Twin souls: Central Axis of Beijing and Historic Centre of Rome
1 year, 7 months ago

Twin souls: Central Axis of Beijing and Historic Centre of Rome

China Daily  

A bird's-eye view of Central Axis of Beijing The central axis of Beijing, a north-south line of cultural relics and historical buildings in an old quarter of China's capital, is in the process of application for World Heritage status. There are seven World Heritage sites in Beijing, with three of them situated along the central axis: the Forbidden City, the …

Twin souls: Central Axis of Beijing and Historic Centre of Rome
1 year, 7 months ago

Twin souls: Central Axis of Beijing and Historic Centre of Rome

China Daily  

A bird's-eye view of Central Axis of Beijing The central axis of Beijing, a north-south line of cultural relics and historical buildings in an old quarter of China's capital, is in the process of application for World Heritage status. There are seven World Heritage sites in Beijing, with three of them situated along the central axis: the Forbidden City, the …

A timeless journey through capital's heart
1 year, 8 months ago

A timeless journey through capital's heart

China Daily  

Exhibition on Beijing's Central Axis highlights its history and relevance to today's society, Cheng Yuezhu reports. From the star trails emerge a simplified outline of central Beijing, and a ray of light beams down from the wall and runs through the hall, revealing an architectural model of the ancient capital on the gigantic table placed at the room's center. The …

A timeless journey through capital's heart
1 year, 8 months ago

A timeless journey through capital's heart

China Daily  

Exhibition on Beijing's Central Axis highlights its history and relevance to today's society, Cheng Yuezhu reports. From the star trails emerge a simplified outline of central Beijing, and a ray of light beams down from the wall and runs through the hall, revealing an architectural model of the ancient capital on the gigantic table placed at the room's center. The …

Chinese seal culture highlighted at Jining exhibition
1 year, 9 months ago

Chinese seal culture highlighted at Jining exhibition

China Daily  

The first Chinese Seal Culture Exhibition opens at the Confucius Museum in Jining, a culturally-rich city in East China's Shandong province, on March 20. The exhibition displays a wide range of top Chinese seal works, including more than 200 valuable seal relics, calligraphy artworks, paintings, and seal engraving objects. The event aims to provide a platform for Chinese seal culture …

Chinese seal culture highlighted at Jining exhibition
1 year, 9 months ago

Chinese seal culture highlighted at Jining exhibition

China Daily  

The first Chinese Seal Culture Exhibition opens at the Confucius Museum in Jining, a culturally-rich city in East China's Shandong province, on March 20. The exhibition displays a wide range of top Chinese seal works, including more than 200 valuable seal relics, calligraphy artworks, paintings, and seal engraving objects. The event aims to provide a platform for Chinese seal culture …

Exhibition showcases cultural heritage craftsmanship
2 years ago

Exhibition showcases cultural heritage craftsmanship

China Daily  

An exhibition at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing shows over 120 objects representing several crafts of intangible cultural heritage. Over the past three years, Beijing Arts and Design Technology Institute, a prestigious school which has cultivated handicraft artisans throughout the past few decades, worked closely with enterprises to promote the creation of its teachers and students and to help …

Exhibition showcases cultural heritage craftsmanship
2 years ago

Exhibition showcases cultural heritage craftsmanship

China Daily  

An exhibition at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing shows over 120 objects representing several crafts of intangible cultural heritage. Over the past three years, Beijing Arts and Design Technology Institute, a prestigious school which has cultivated handicraft artisans throughout the past few decades, worked closely with enterprises to promote the creation of its teachers and students and to help …

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