In the 18th century, ceramics, silk and lacquer imported from China were chic in the West. So many foreign designers and artisans imitated Chinese design philosophy and created fancy Oriental-style decor.
In the past year, we have seen new things spring up, such as the first 24-hour bookstore, some new museums and also China's culture circle has reached some new achievements.
Zhuan, (or 转，Pronounced "zhuan", meaning turn or transform) was voted as the cross-Straits Chinese character of the year on Dec 18, 2014.
A "hundred-bird dress" originated with the Miao ethnic group in Baibei Village of Xinghua Sui Ethnic Township, in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou province. The dress is decorated with celebrated Miao embroidery, a craft that falls on the state-level intangible cultural heritage list.
Experts say focus on technique can kill any passion students have for piano.
Let us review the art pieces that Chinese collector Liu Yiqian has purchased for over 100 million yuan.
The news that Chinese collector Liu Yiqian splashed around $45 million on a Thangka at a Christie's sale in Hong Kong on Nov 26 has overwhelmed social media. Do you know what is Thangka?
Italian historian and novelist claims one of the world's most famous paintings is of Leonardo da Vinci's mother who may have been Chinese.
24-hour bookstore is a new phenomenon, springing up in various cities throughout China
When asked about "Sinology" and "Chinese values", people will immediately think of Confucianism and rapid economic growth, yet the answer is so much more than that. The Symposium on China Studies 2014 has answered it all well.
The mythical brilliance of the dragon continues to ignite the popular imagination, even in modern times.
Among celebrities around the globe, painting seems to be the preferred form of visual art. It is said that there seem to be more celebrity painters out there than sculptors or even photographers.
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