On par with the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Emperor Qianlong's high-profile love for calligraphy and paintings is his fascination with jade.
Craftsmen deploy their skill and experience accumulated over the centuries to help shape jade's continuing appeal, Fang Aiqing reports.
Breezes from the Sea, an exhibition until Feb 28 at China Art Museum, Shanghai, gathers such examples of the year to reflect latest developments in architectural design. Some have been completed and become city landmarks, and some are conceptual.
"Hot Pot Artist", an upcoming comedy centered on the iconic dish in Chengdu, is set to be released in theaters nationwide on Jan 3.
Chinese people have a long-lasting attachment to jade, which accounts for their continuous drive to improve the craftsmanship of jade carving, which dates back more than 9,000 years.
The six-episode documentary program The Adventures of the Panda, co-produced by Beijing TV and Sichuan TV, is now airing.
As a nostalgic journey to revisit a golden era for poetry enthusiasts, the art house film A Poem in Love has unexpectedly achieved commercial success, commented industry insiders during a seminar held in Beijing earlier last week.
The Ballet Workshop 15th Anniversary Gala was held in Beijing on Thursday, marking the 65th birthday of the National Ballet of China.
A new book showcasing 112 restored mural artworks of Dunhuang, Gansu province, has become not only a captivating introduction to the city's Mogao Caves and the Yulin Caves in neighboring Guazhou county but also a faithful recollection of two generations of the Shi family's efforts in preserving and promoting the art.
A bluish backdrop with white shapes could conjure images of clouds and sky, or even of undulating oceans, but under Wang Zhenxing's skillful ministrations, it can also become a delicate piece of fabric art.
A wooden table stands in the center of the stage, with a few sheets of paper scattered across it. A single chair is placed across from the table, and books are stacked in the corners and strewn across the ground. The dim lighting and flickering fireplace reveal a slightly unkempt bed occupying the back of the stage.
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