Chinese Art in the Yuan Dynasty: The World of Khubilai Khan
Written by admin on August 6, 2010 – 2:26 pm -Extraordinary Chinese Works from Dramatic Era of Khubilai Khan to Open in Landmark Fall Exhibition at Metropolitan Museum
The World of Khubilai Khan: Chinese Art in the Yuan Dynasty
September 28, 2010–January 2, 2011
The Tisch Galleries, 2nd floor
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Chinese Wall Scrolls – History, Practice and Artistry
Written by admin on June 11, 2010 – 12:11 am -The art of Chinese painting can be thought to begin with Chinese characters, because Chinese characters began as simple images ( or icons), in front of thousands of years. These have been developed in Chinese characters today. The technique of "image" of the original pictographs obviously been included in more detailed representations of landscapes. SameDishes, or brush he made of goat hair or fur wolf is still used in traditional Chinese painting today. Painting and calligraphy were the two most coveted art in the courtyards of the nobles in ancient China, calligraphy, like the purest form of art. Works by famous calligraphers were mounted on casters on the walls.
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China’s Antique Lovers Learn About Antiques on TV
Written by admin on April 5, 2010 – 11:06 pm -China has in the past few years begun to buy back the antiques and art works that have for centuries been spread all over the world, and at the same time the country's new generation of collectors is learning how to recognize exactly what is real and what is not.
And much of that newfound knowledge has come thanks to a series of television which lift the lid on the nation's antique industry.
China's State Administration of Cultural Heritage claims there were 70 million antique collectors in the country in 2005 - but there are around 90 million now. And that increased interest has seen TV programmers acting fast.
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China Contemporary Art Soars; Liu Ye Painting Sells for Record $2.5 Million
Written by admin on April 5, 2010 – 10:52 pm -By Le-Min Lim
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