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explore jiangnan heritage at the zhejiang museum
the zhejiang provincial museum recently kicked off its new year exhibition poetic and picturesque jiangnan (regions south of the yangtze river) at the gushan branch of the west lake gallery.
january 24, 2024
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how did an ancient artist show the four seasons of the west lake?
landscape of four seasons by liu songnian, an artist from the imperial academy of painting of the southern song dynasty (1127-1279), is divided into four sections.
january 19, 2024
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'dragons' unearthed in hangzhou archaeological discoveries
hangzhou's archaeological excavations have revealed a fascinating array of dragon-themed artifacts, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region.
january 17, 2024
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home is where the art is
one exhibit stands out from the ongoing exhibition china's southern paradise: treasures from the lower yangzi delta, on view at the cleveland museum of art. it is a map.
january 8, 2024
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the jewel in china's crown
from a place of exile to a cultural and economic powerhouse, the influence of jiangnan still echoes in china today. the next three pages will take you on a journey through this verdant land's eternal poetry, art and spirit.
january 8, 2024
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paradise found
the poem, from 16th-century painter-calligrapher wen peng, was composed to accompany the painting of his friend qian gu — both active members of a coterie of literati-artists formed around wen's father.
january 8, 2024
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a 5,000-year lacquer art journey
hangzhou's liangzhu museum is set to host the "the immortal: continued and gorgeous lacquer art" exhibition from dec 27 to may 5, 2024.
december 28, 2023
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exploring song dynasty paintings: an immersive artistic journey with cgtn art series
during the song dynasty, chinese landscape painting underwent significant advancements, with artists vividly portraying peaks, mountains, streams and river valleys.
december 22, 2023