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4 months, 2 weeks ago

What's on

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Legacy of the south South China's Guangdong province has been a gateway for exchanges between the country and the rest of the world since ancient times. Its thriving art scene exhibits the integration of various regional cultures across the country and the introduction of Western art. A selection of collections from the Guangzhou Museum of Art now on show at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing offers a glimpse into the booming art market in Guangdong from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The exhibition, running until Feb 16, is the latest installment of Ink Splendor and Cultural Context, a series in which the national art museum collaborates with art museums around the country that rotate exhibits in Beijing.

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What's on
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What's on

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Antique art Bronze mirrors, painted terracotta bricks, pottery figures, and religious statues and paintings form part of a vast collection of objects of antiquity at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. Now, a selection of this treasure trove, spanning some 2 millennia, is on show for public viewing, with dozens of exhibits for the first time. Ancient Chinese …

Memories of a master
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Memories of a master

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Exhibition sheds light on late artist paying tribute to the man who guided him on the odyssey, Lin Qi reports. Lin had been Wu's headmaster at the Hangzhou National College of Art, today's China Academy of Art, in Zhejiang province. Xu Hong, a co-curator of the exhibition, says whether it is Chinese ink paintings or oils, Lin's work reveals the …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Legacy of the south South China's Guangdong province has been a gateway for exchanges between the country and the rest of the world since ancient times. The exhibition, running until Feb 16, is the latest installment of Ink Splendor and Cultural Context, a series in which the national art museum collaborates with art museums around the country that rotate exhibits …

What's on
4 months, 2 weeks ago

What's on

China Daily  

Legacy of the south South China's Guangdong province has been a gateway for exchanges between the country and the rest of the world since ancient times. Its thriving art scene exhibits the integration of various regional cultures across the country and the introduction of Western art. A selection of collections from the Guangzhou Museum of Art now on show at …

Rediscovering African Art: A Journey Through History and Culture
5 months, 1 week ago

Rediscovering African Art: A Journey Through History and Culture

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An exhibition titled 'African Art: A New Rediscovery' is showcasing over 200 works of art from 18th and 19th century Africa. The exhibition explores the influence of traditional African arts and crafts on the development of modern art, with a focus on the aesthetics and interpretations of objects of daily life by renowned artists like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.

20-year-old Quzhou Museum bursting with visitors
5 months, 2 weeks ago

20-year-old Quzhou Museum bursting with visitors

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chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-10-16 Quzhou Museum. Quzhou Museum has become a magnet for visitors, drawing crowds that packed its halls during the recent National Day holiday. Between Oct 1 and 6, the museum received 59,781 visitors, a 72 percent increase compared to the same period last year. At Quzhou Museum's first-floor cultural creative gallery, the Zhu Bingren Art Exhibition souvenirs were …

Art crosses boundaries to exciting era
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Art crosses boundaries to exciting era

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Award-winning works and entries at the 14th National Exhibition of Fine Arts are on show at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing. ZHENG BINBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Exhibition gives panoramic view of intricate skill and design in China, offering vivid portrayal of ordinary people, Lin Qi reports. The elliptical Hall No 1 on the ground floor of the National …

Zhejiang painters revive legacy of elegance
6 months, 1 week ago

Zhejiang painters revive legacy of elegance

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Lacquer art of Yi Ethnic Group, by Gu Shengyue. "Imperial academy" painters serving the court of Southern Song period developed a style in which the fine brushwork, neat composition and vibrant colors jointly accentuate a majestic and serene mood that not only pleased the rulers but has also been followed by artists of future generations. Today in Hangzhou, the provincial …

What's on
6 months, 2 weeks ago

What's on

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Poetic painting A poetic sense with philosophical overtones has long been pursued by Chinese landscape painters. When layering strokes either boldly or subtly, artists tried to build a spiritual link with the universe and to give the viewers a sense of time and space, while leaving room for imagination and meditation. Poetry in Chinese Mountains and Waters Paintings is a …

Guangdong exhibition celebrates iconic Qing Dynasty artist
8 months, 1 week ago

Guangdong exhibition celebrates iconic Qing Dynasty artist

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Visitors at the exhibition, Elegance, Refinement, Style: Paintings of Hua Yan, in Guangdong Museum. ZHENG ERQI/CHINA DAILY An exhibition featuring Qing Dynasty artist Hua Yan, which opened at Guangdong Museum on July 10 in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, allows audiences to sense and appreciate the essence and beauty of landscape paintings from the dynasty. Hua was known for his …

Guangdong exhibition celebrates iconic Qing Dynasty artist
8 months, 1 week ago

Guangdong exhibition celebrates iconic Qing Dynasty artist

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Visitors at the exhibition, Elegance, Refinement, Style: Paintings of Hua Yan, in Guangdong Museum. ZHENG ERQI/CHINA DAILY An exhibition featuring Qing Dynasty artist Hua Yan, which opened at Guangdong Museum on July 10 in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, allows audiences to sense and appreciate the essence and beauty of landscape paintings from the dynasty. Hua was known for his …

Guangdong exhibition celebrates iconic Qing Dynasty artist
8 months, 1 week ago

Guangdong exhibition celebrates iconic Qing Dynasty artist

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Visitors at the exhibition, Elegance, Refinement, Style: Paintings of Hua Yan, in Guangdong Museum. A video was also recorded to enhance knowledge and awareness of the exhibition, analyzing traditional Chinese painting techniques and restoring the creation process of some of his paintings to the public. During the exhibition, Guangdong Museum has organized a series of expert lectures, on-site guided tours …

Chinese art show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese art show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions

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Peng Wei's painting-sculpture on show. The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts is showcasing the creations of six Chinese artists at a contemporary art exhibition in England. These artists have reimagined traditional Chinese art materials, infusing them with fresh interpretations. Titled Spirit Matters: Traditional Culture in Chinese Contemporary Art, the exhibition has transformed a gallery at the School of Art, Birmingham …

Chinese art show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese art show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions

China Daily  

Peng Wei's painting-sculpture on show. The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts is showcasing the creations of six Chinese artists at a contemporary art exhibition in England. These artists have reimagined traditional Chinese art materials, infusing them with fresh interpretations. Titled Spirit Matters: Traditional Culture in Chinese Contemporary Art, the exhibition has transformed a gallery at the School of Art, Birmingham …

Chinese art show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese art show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions

China Daily  

Peng Wei's painting-sculpture on show. The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts is showcasing the creations of six Chinese artists at a contemporary art exhibition in England. These artists have reimagined traditional Chinese art materials, infusing them with fresh interpretations. Titled Spirit Matters: Traditional Culture in Chinese Contemporary Art, the exhibition has transformed a gallery at the School of Art, Birmingham …

Going back to the roots
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Going back to the roots

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The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu, and Chinese Civilization proves a popular attraction for many visitors to the Shenyang Museum in Liaoning province. "That was a moment etched in time, as the clay head of a goddess that we had just unearthed lay before us, gazing skyward with a smile that seemed to invite conversation," says Guo, an honorary director …

Going back to the roots
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Going back to the roots

China Daily  

The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu, and Chinese Civilization proves a popular attraction for many visitors to the Shenyang Museum in Liaoning province. "That was a moment etched in time, as the clay head of a goddess that we had just unearthed lay before us, gazing skyward with a smile that seemed to invite conversation," says Guo, an honorary director …

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition

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Works of this year's graduates of Chinese National Academy of Arts are on show at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. The Chinese National Academy of Arts is currently hosting Look at the Past, to Know the Future, an engaging exhibition featuring a diverse array of fine arts and design works created by its talented graduates. Held at the Chinese Traditional …

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition

China Daily  

Works of this year's graduates of Chinese National Academy of Arts are on show at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. The Chinese National Academy of Arts is currently hosting Look at the Past, to Know the Future, an engaging exhibition featuring a diverse array of fine arts and design works created by its talented graduates. Held at the Chinese Traditional …

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition

China Daily  

Works of this year's graduates of Chinese National Academy of Arts are on show at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. The Chinese National Academy of Arts is currently hosting Look at the Past, to Know the Future, an engaging exhibition featuring a diverse array of fine arts and design works created by its talented graduates. Held at the Chinese Traditional …

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition

China Daily  

Works of this year's graduates of Chinese National Academy of Arts are on show at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. The Chinese National Academy of Arts is currently hosting Look at the Past, to Know the Future, an engaging exhibition featuring a diverse array of fine arts and design works created by its talented graduates. Held at the Chinese Traditional …

Landscapes of natural awe imbued with poetic mood to be on offer at auction
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Landscapes of natural awe imbued with poetic mood to be on offer at auction

China Daily  

Paintings, calligraphy and antique objects of arts and crafts are on show at the preview exhibition of Beijing Poly's upcoming spring sales. At the current preview exhibition of Beijing Poly's spring sales, running from Wednesday to Saturday, visitors are treated to a captivating display of fine artworks by these esteemed artists. Their works, imbued with a profound reverence for nature's …

Landscapes of natural awe imbued with poetic mood to be on offer at auction
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Landscapes of natural awe imbued with poetic mood to be on offer at auction

China Daily  

Paintings, calligraphy and antique objects of arts and crafts are on show at the preview exhibition of Beijing Poly's upcoming spring sales. At the current preview exhibition of Beijing Poly's spring sales, running from Wednesday to Saturday, visitors are treated to a captivating display of fine artworks by these esteemed artists. Their works, imbued with a profound reverence for nature's …

Landscapes of natural awe imbued with poetic mood to be on offer at auction
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Landscapes of natural awe imbued with poetic mood to be on offer at auction

China Daily  

Paintings, calligraphy and antique objects of arts and crafts are on show at the preview exhibition of Beijing Poly's upcoming spring sales. At the current preview exhibition of Beijing Poly's spring sales, running from Wednesday to Saturday, visitors are treated to a captivating display of fine artworks by these esteemed artists. Their works, imbued with a profound reverence for nature's …

Landscapes of natural awe imbued with poetic mood to be on offer at auction
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Landscapes of natural awe imbued with poetic mood to be on offer at auction

China Daily  

Paintings, calligraphy and antique objects of arts and crafts are on show at the preview exhibition of Beijing Poly's upcoming spring sales. At the current preview exhibition of Beijing Poly's spring sales, running from Wednesday to Saturday, visitors are treated to a captivating display of fine artworks by these esteemed artists. Their works, imbued with a profound reverence for nature's …

Artisans build more complete picture of China
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Artisans build more complete picture of China

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A visitor explores the Maritime Echoes: The Story of Stone exhibition at the Quanzhou Pavilion on May 15 during London Craft Week. Diversity highlighted Traditional handicrafts in China inject new energy into rural revitalization and poverty alleviation, said Minister of China's Embassy in the UK Zhao Fei. More than 6,700 intangible cultural heritage workshops have been established across the country, …

Artisans build more complete picture of China
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Artisans build more complete picture of China

China Daily  

A visitor explores the Maritime Echoes: The Story of Stone exhibition at the Quanzhou Pavilion on May 15 during London Craft Week. Diversity highlighted Traditional handicrafts in China inject new energy into rural revitalization and poverty alleviation, said Minister of China's Embassy in the UK Zhao Fei. More than 6,700 intangible cultural heritage workshops have been established across the country, …

The moral of China's timeless murals
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The moral of China's timeless murals

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Wang Jiang, the museum's curator, introduces its merchandise to Walker. "Through trade and social integration, they became part of the social fabric of the late Northern Dynasty," he said. My visit to the Taiyuan Northern Qi Dynasty Mural Museum was an unforgettable encounter. I agreed with Wang when he emphasized the museum's unique role, stating that "a museum serves as …

A brush with greatness
1 year ago

A brush with greatness

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A Comment on Lu Yanshao's Landscape Painting, a calligraphy work on a fan by Gao Ershi. Wu Weishan, director of the National Art Museum of China, vividly remembers a trip to his ancestral home, Shiyan town in Dongtai, Jiangsu province, back in 1972. Wu says that, in his early teens, he often heard from his father about the amount of …

A brush with greatness
1 year ago

A brush with greatness

China Daily  

A Comment on Lu Yanshao's Landscape Painting, a calligraphy work on a fan by Gao Ershi. Wu Weishan, director of the National Art Museum of China, vividly remembers a trip to his ancestral home, Shiyan town in Dongtai, Jiangsu province, back in 1972. Wu says that, in his early teens, he often heard from his father about the amount of …

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions
1 year ago

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions

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A Yingge dance troupe from Shantou, Guangdong province, performs in the city on Feb 14. Her interest in traditional Chinese culture was kindled after she watched short videos featuring Yingge Dance, a folk dance with a 300-year history from the Chaoshan region of Guangdong province. Performers undergo rigorous training from a young age, and during Spring Festival, performance teams in …

Exhibition highlights unique origins
1 year, 1 month ago

Exhibition highlights unique origins

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Nurtured by the Same Water, Bronze Age Civilizations in the Yangtze River Basin at Guangdong Museum is the first such exhibition held in Guangdong province to showcase the Bronze Age civilizations in the Yangtze River Basin. ZHENG ERQI/CHINA DAILY A special exhibition in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, showcases unique Bronze Age civilizations and long-standing Chinese culture. The exhibition, Nurtured …

Exhibition highlights unique origins
1 year, 1 month ago

Exhibition highlights unique origins

China Daily  

Nurtured by the Same Water, Bronze Age Civilizations in the Yangtze River Basin at Guangdong Museum is the first such exhibition held in Guangdong province to showcase the Bronze Age civilizations in the Yangtze River Basin. ZHENG ERQI/CHINA DAILY A special exhibition in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, showcases unique Bronze Age civilizations and long-standing Chinese culture. The exhibition, Nurtured …

Exhibition highlights unique origins
1 year, 1 month ago

Exhibition highlights unique origins

China Daily  

Nurtured by the Same Water, Bronze Age Civilizations in the Yangtze River Basin at Guangdong Museum is the first such exhibition held in Guangdong province to showcase the Bronze Age civilizations in the Yangtze River Basin. ZHENG ERQI/CHINA DAILY A special exhibition in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, showcases unique Bronze Age civilizations and long-standing Chinese culture. The exhibition, Nurtured …

Exhibition highlights unique origins
1 year, 1 month ago

Exhibition highlights unique origins

China Daily  

Nurtured by the Same Water, Bronze Age Civilizations in the Yangtze River Basin at Guangdong Museum is the first such exhibition held in Guangdong province to showcase the Bronze Age civilizations in the Yangtze River Basin. ZHENG ERQI/CHINA DAILY A special exhibition in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, showcases unique Bronze Age civilizations and long-standing Chinese culture. The exhibition, Nurtured …

Creative museum souvenirs prove smash hit among Chinese youth
1 year, 1 month ago

Creative museum souvenirs prove smash hit among Chinese youth

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This undated combo photo provided by the Gansu Provincial Museum shows two creative cultural products sold at the souvenir shop of the Museum in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. This innovative approach to museum souvenirs reflects a broader trend of making cultural products more appealing to young Chinese museum-goers, driving up revenue across various museums. According to Cui …

Shanghai exhibition paints picture of change
1 year, 2 months ago

Shanghai exhibition paints picture of change

China Daily  

Visitors at the exhibition featuring art masters Wu Guanzhong and Lin Fengmian. "This opened new pathways for the development of Chinese painting, allowing for the emergence of a diverse modern ink art ecosystem," Xiang says. "They unveiled new possibilities in Chinese ink art and oil painting for the whole world." Entering the exhibition hall, visitors will find themselves standing in …

Shanghai exhibition paints picture of change
1 year, 2 months ago

Shanghai exhibition paints picture of change

China Daily  

Visitors at the exhibition featuring art masters Wu Guanzhong and Lin Fengmian. "This opened new pathways for the development of Chinese painting, allowing for the emergence of a diverse modern ink art ecosystem," Xiang says. "They unveiled new possibilities in Chinese ink art and oil painting for the whole world." Entering the exhibition hall, visitors will find themselves standing in …

Forum reviews major events over the year at art market
1 year, 2 months ago

Forum reviews major events over the year at art market

China Daily  

An exhibition of fine Chinese paintings was held alongside the forum to trace the evolution of traditional Chinese culture. How did the art creation and market evolve last year? These aspects were given a review at a recent forum on the development of art market in Beijing, jointly organized by Beijing Business Today and Beijing Association of Auctioneers. Attendants from …

Forum reviews major events over the year at art market
1 year, 2 months ago

Forum reviews major events over the year at art market

China Daily  

An exhibition of fine Chinese paintings was held alongside the forum to trace the evolution of traditional Chinese culture. How did the art creation and market evolve last year? These aspects were given a review at a recent forum on the development of art market in Beijing, jointly organized by Beijing Business Today and Beijing Association of Auctioneers. Attendants from …

China Art Museum, Shanghai, opens largest exhibition in China
1 year, 2 months ago

China Art Museum, Shanghai, opens largest exhibition in China

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Artworks by Lin Fengmian and Wu Guanzhong was showcased in a new exhibition at China Art Museum, Shanghai on Jan 27, 2023. The new exhibition at China Art Museum, Shanghai on Jan 27 marks the largest showcase in China featuring two modern masters, Lin Fengmian and Wu Guanzhong. Entitled Pictures of China: Artworks by Lin Fengmian and Wu Guanzhong, the …

Ancient art's new life
1 year, 2 months ago

Ancient art's new life

China Daily  

The bronze statue uncovered in 2021 at the Sanxingdui site. The public can learn about Chinese history this year through Shanghai Museum's forthcoming satellite venue and special exhibitions, Wang Xin reports. Shanghai Museum is revving up for an eventful year, with the forthcoming opening of its new eastern campus in Pudong New Area, and 18 high-profile special exhibitions it will …

Ancient art's new life
1 year, 2 months ago

Ancient art's new life

China Daily  

The bronze statue uncovered in 2021 at the Sanxingdui site. The public can learn about Chinese history this year through Shanghai Museum's forthcoming satellite venue and special exhibitions, Wang Xin reports. Shanghai Museum is revving up for an eventful year, with the forthcoming opening of its new eastern campus in Pudong New Area, and 18 high-profile special exhibitions it will …

Ancient art's new life
1 year, 2 months ago

Ancient art's new life

China Daily  

The bronze statue uncovered in 2021 at the Sanxingdui site. The public can learn about Chinese history this year through Shanghai Museum's forthcoming satellite venue and special exhibitions, Wang Xin reports. Shanghai Museum is revving up for an eventful year, with the forthcoming opening of its new eastern campus in Pudong New Area, and 18 high-profile special exhibitions it will …

Chinese art exhibition in US bridges hometowns and hearts
1 year, 2 months ago

Chinese art exhibition in US bridges hometowns and hearts

China Daily  

The photograph that greeted me at the entrance to a special exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art had a startling familiarity. How did my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, just happen to lead a special exhibition titled China's Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangtze River with a photograph from my adopted hometown in China? The museum boasts one of …

Paper-cutting exhibition highlights dragon culture
1 year, 2 months ago

Paper-cutting exhibition highlights dragon culture

China Daily  

A paper-cutting exhibition themed on China's dragon culture, showcasing exquisite works from 100 folk paper-cutting artists nationwide, is held in Beijing, attracting visitors to learn about the cultural significance of dragons in Chinese mythology, folklore and historical contexts. To celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, a paper-cutting exhibition themed on China's dragon culture, showcasing exquisite works from 100 folk …

Chinese art exhibition in US bridges hometowns and hearts
1 year, 2 months ago

Chinese art exhibition in US bridges hometowns and hearts

China Daily  

The photograph that greeted me at the entrance to a special exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art had a startling familiarity. How did my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, just happen to lead a special exhibition titled China's Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangtze River with a photograph from my adopted hometown in China? The museum boasts one of …

Paper-cutting exhibition highlights dragon culture
1 year, 2 months ago

Paper-cutting exhibition highlights dragon culture

China Daily  

A paper-cutting exhibition themed on China's dragon culture, showcasing exquisite works from 100 folk paper-cutting artists nationwide, is held in Beijing, attracting visitors to learn about the cultural significance of dragons in Chinese mythology, folklore and historical contexts. To celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, a paper-cutting exhibition themed on China's dragon culture, showcasing exquisite works from 100 folk …

Beijing exhibition offers showcase of fine Qing Dynasty glassware
1 year, 3 months ago

Beijing exhibition offers showcase of fine Qing Dynasty glassware

China Daily  

An undated photo shows ancient glassware on display at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing. An exhibition of fine glassware from the Qing Dynasty collected by the Palace Museum is currently on display at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing. And after more than 2,300 years of development, ancient Chinese glass production reached its peak during the Qing Dynasty. In …

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