XIAN, May 31 (Xinhua) A settlement site dating back to about 3,200 years ago has been excavated in Qingjian County, northwest China Shaanxi Province, accordi
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New York, NY (PRWEB) May 12, 2021 The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) proudly announces the 2021 recipients of Early Career Fellowships in the
The front of the
gong has been skilfully cast as a crouching tiger, ready to pounce. Its ferocious face forms one end of the lid. Experts think that the wine was served hot, so that steam would have poured out menacingly between the tiger’s fangs.
The opposite end of the
gong takes the form of an owl, with a rounded chest and complex, spiralling feather patterns detailed on its wings. Between the two animals, decorative dragons and other mythical beasts with beaks and rams’ horns are cast in low relief.
‘When I first saw the Luboshez
gong, I was amazed by the animation of the animals’ faces, as well as the wonderful details of the tiger’s curled forelegs and springing hind legs,’ says Gristina. ‘The overall creativity and refinement are incredibly striking.’
2020/12/16 18:47 Sandrine Pinna performs in upcoming TV show Palace of Serendipity (National Palace Museum photo) Sandrine Pinna performs in upcoming TV show Palace of Serendipity (National Palace Museum photo) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) Taiwanese TV series Palace of Serendipity features award-winning actors and national treasures from the National Palace Museum. The 10 episodes were directed by Robin Lee (李芸嬋) and creatively personify selected treasures with historical background and some imagination. Each of the 10 well-known actors and actresses will perform as a treasure, said Lee. The story begins in a building where each treasure lives isolated in a separate apartment, said Lee. He added that this mirrors the situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.