Chinese art is visual art that originated in or is practiced in Greater China, or by Chinese artists. The painting, calligraphy, architecture, pottery, sculpture, bronzes, jade carving, and other fine or decorative art forms produced in ancient China.
The melodic strains of an ancient lyre filled the halls of the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu (成都金沙遗址博物馆) as the highly anticipated exhibition, Ancient Greece: Myth, Heroes, and Fate—Treasures from the Puglia Region of Italy, made its grand debut. Part of the museum’s renowned World Civilizations series, this exhibition marks the first major showcase of […]
For a province already celebrated for its UNESCO World Heritage Sites—from West Lake to Liangzhu Ancient City (良渚古城)—Zhejiang continues to rewrite the narrative of China’s prehistoric past. The recent announcement of its 2024 Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries offers a thrilling glimpse into civilizations that thrived here up to 10,000 years ago. Among the highlights are […]
In June 2024, a construction site in Shaoxing Binhai New Area accidentally unveiled a 2,500-year-old Yue state metropolis. This waterfront settlement sealed by a marsh not only refreshed the academic community’s knowledge of Yue’s construction techniques, but also linked the development of the prehistoric wooden civilization in the Yangtze River basin. The construction team initially […]
Bringing Ancient Skills Back to Life The inheritor of ‘Yu’s Floss Flowers’, Yu Hui, uses her dexterous hands and passion to revive this millennium – old skill. In the courtyard of Building 25, Xingguo Road, Yongping Road Community, Xinghua Road Sub – district, Licang District, everyone knows Yu Hui. In her home, there are many […]
China’s rich cultural history has long been a source of inspiration for the performing arts, with historical figures brought to life on stage through dance, opera, and theater. In recent years, a renewed interest in the stories of legendary Chinese women has sparked the creation of innovative productions that blend traditional aesthetics with modern storytelling […]
In 2024, China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security officially recognized Cultural Creative Product Planning and Operations Specialist as a new profession. At the forefront of this movement is Zeng Zhou, a 90s-born visionary transforming ancient artifacts into playful, market-savvy cultural icons. From enigmatic Sanxingdui bronzes to Chengdu’s stone rhinos, Zeng’s creations bridge millennia-old […]
If you ever find yourself at the National Museum of China and notice a long queue forming, chances are visitors are eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of one of the most exquisite artifacts of the Ming Dynasty—the Nine-Dragon and Nine-Phoenix Crown. This imperial masterpiece, once adorning the head of Empress Dowager Xiaoduan, has captured […]
The Art of Tea Reimagined In the misty foothills of China’s Sichuan province, a father-daughter duo is rewriting the rules of cultural preservation—one bamboo-wrapped teacup at a time. At Chongzhou’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Park, a groundbreaking fusion of Daoming bamboo weaving (a 1,200-year-old craft) and Dehua porcelain (from Fujian’s “China White” ceramic tradition) has birthed […]
If one could time-travel back to the bustling streets of the Song Dynasty, the most astonishing sight might not be the vibrant marketplaces or the lively entertainment districts, but rather the mesmerizing artistry found in everyday food. Vendors pushed wooden carts filled with lifelike fruit confections), crafting stunning edible illusions. Among these, the smiling face […]
In the words of a 9th-century Dunhuang scribe: “The winds of the Silk Road may fade, but the dance of the mural endures.” Let Silk Road’s timeless tales stroke you like the Flower Rain. A Dance That Transcends Time When the curtain rises on Silk Road Flower Rain (丝路花雨), audiences are not merely watching a […]
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