Zhejiang compiles digital archives of ancient Chinese paintings
2 years, 11 months ago

Zhejiang compiles digital archives of ancient Chinese paintings

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A corner of the exhibition featuring "The Series of Ancient Chinese Paintings" held in the Zhejiang University campus in November 2021. The Song Dynasty is widely regarded as the golden era for ancient Chinese paintings as the works then boasted diverse themes and painting techniques, masterly skills, and elegant aesthetics that were all unrivalled in any other periods. Afterwards, the complete sets of paintings of Yuan, Ming, Qing, and many other dynasties were respectively published, forming a panoramic view of ancient Chinese paintings over two millennia. Zhejiang University has gifted books related to "The Series of Ancient Chinese Paintings" to numerous culture institutes including National Library of China, Palace Museum, Taipei Palace Museum, and a number of university libraries at home and abroad.

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Guangdong exhibition celebrates iconic Qing Dynasty artist

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Guangdong exhibition celebrates iconic Qing Dynasty artist

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China's ancient artworks in the international frame

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China Art Museum, Shanghai, opens largest exhibition in China
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Scrolls of beautiful Xiaoxiang unfold the past and present of Hunan

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Zhejiang compiles digital archives of ancient Chinese paintings
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Zhejiang compiles digital archives of ancient Chinese paintings

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Zhejiang compiles digital archives of ancient Chinese paintings
2 years, 11 months ago

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Yan Huang Art Museum marks 30th anniversary

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The Painted Screen: Past and Future

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Palace Museum publishes lifetime work of top art appraiser
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Palace Museum publishes lifetime work of top art appraiser

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Exhibition showcases works by Quzhou artists

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5 years, 1 month ago

Exhibition showcases works by Quzhou artists

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5 years, 11 months ago

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