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19th century European art on show in Beijing |
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"From Academia to Impressionism -- Master Pieces of the 19th century European paintings" is currently taking over Beijing's art scene. |
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Chinese Elderly Art Group presents one-night show in London |
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The Chinese Elderly Art Group staged an eye-opening show at the Queen's Theatre in central London on Sunday night, leaving audiences with a lot to marvel about. |
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American scholar deciphers China's cultural vitality |
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Chinese cultural sights are major attractions for foreigners who want to get a better understanding of the country's past. But is that true only of ancient civilizations? If not, what represents modern Chinese culture in the eyes of Westerners? |
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HK celebrates 7th anniversary of city's flying dragon logo |
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Hong Kong's flying dragon logo, seen on posters, brochures and Cathay Pacific flights, has been successful since it was unveiled seven years ago as part of a city image promotion program, a senior official said Friday. |
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It's high anxiety over naked art |
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A naked plastic man with wings on the back, or the so-called "hurt angle," sets at the top of a public building along the High Street Lofts in Xuhui District yesterday as one of Liu Jin's installation works. |
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Ancient cliff paintings 'face severe damage' |
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Cliff paintings in northern China that date back to prehistoric times face severe damage from natural erosion and human destruction, according to a Chinese archaeological expert. |
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China releases list of ancient books for protection |
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The State Council has released a list of precious ancient books for national protection, the first of its kind. |
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China opens more museums to public free of charge |
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Thirty-three Museums in Beijing, 20 museums in the northwestern Gansu Province and nine museums in the southern Guangdong Province started to open to visitors for free on Friday. |
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Concert commemorates late Premier Zhou Enlai |
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A concert was held Friday night at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to commemorate late Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai. |
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Japanese Buddha sculpture fetches record $14.3 mln |
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A newly discovered wooden sculpture of a Buddha that had religious objects sealed in its torso for 800 years sold for 14.3 million U.S. dollars, setting a world record for any Japanese work of art, Christie's auction house said. |
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Architects urge permanant awning to protect Peking Man site |
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Architects have urged that a big awning be built to protect an archaeological site in suburban Beijing where the world-famous skulls of Peking Man were found in the early 20th century. |
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Face-lift on Duobao Buddhist Pagoda completed |
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Duobao Buddhist pagoda in Xiangfan city is a national treasure. But like most cultural edifices dating back hundreds of years, renovations are necessary to maintain the original elegance. The latest overhaul of the Duobao Buddhist Pagoda in central China's Hubei province is complete now. |
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Museums open free in Anhui province and Chongqing |
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China is achieving its goal of opening state-run museums around the country to free admission. Almost 50 museums in Anhui Province and Chongqing Municipality opened to visitors free of charge, Wednesday. Most have already put in place measures aimed at preventing chaos amid the expected visitor boom. |
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Stage performance explores drum culture |
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Beijing's Tianqiao Theatre resounds with rhythm. There's dancing, chanting and colorful lighting. It's the Shanghai Song and Dance Ensembles's "Roar of the Dragon," - a spirited and meticulously drilled drum concert. The performers got the audience going, with flashy costumes, electric motion, and a compelling beat. |
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Work begins on belt for Venice bell-tower |
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Work began in Venice this week to fit a titanium belt to one of the city's most famous landmarks, the bell-tower in St Mark's Square, Italian News Agency ANSA reported on Thursday. |
