China : 6 Articles

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Art and Reverence: Exploring Spiritual Themes on Confucius' Birthday

Art history • 14 minutes read
Confucius' Birthday is celebrated with rich artistic traditions that honor his philosophical legacy. One notable example is a Western Han dynasty fresco from Dongping County, Shandong, depicting a meeting between Confucius and Laozi...

The Lantern Festival's Influence on Art

Lantern Festival • 8 minutes read
Explore the evolution of the Lantern Festival through contemporary art, witnessing a fusion of ancient customs with modern creativity. From innovative lantern designs to large-scale public installations and international collaborations, discover how this age-old celebration continues to shine brightly in the world of art.

Qingming Festival: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Expression

Qingming Festival • 6 minutes read
The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, celebrated across ethnic Chinese communities, intertwines rich traditions of tomb-sweeping with vibrant cultural expressions. Through paintings like "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" and literary works, Qingming's essence of reverence and renewal is vividly captured, resonating across generations.

David Chau: one of the foremost art aficionados in Shanghai

Famous collectors • 12 minutes read
David Chau eclectic collection not only features pieces from emerging Chinese and international artists but also boasts a vast array of video art and early 20th-century Shanghai modernist paintings...

Pandas in Chinese Art

Art history • 7 minutes read
The panda is an endemic bear species of China, typically inhabiting the mountain ranges located in the central part of the country, specifically in the province of Sichuan. This gentle giant has always been adored by the Chinese people...

Twenty Terracotta Warriors Discovered Near China's Secret Emperor's Tomb

Art News • 2 minutes read
Archaeologists discovered 20 new Terracotta warriors near China's secret Emperor's tomb. Sculptures were discovered in Pit No. 1, an infantry and chariot section of the mausoleum. The excavation is expected to yield more than 6,000 pottery figures and horses.

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