https://ph.trip.com/moments/detail/taiyuan-167-124358844?locale=en-PH
Thomas Sarah SarSingapore

The Great Exhibition of Chinese Paintings Through the Ages | Shanxi Station

The "Great Exhibition of Chinese Paintings Through the Ages - Shanxi Special Exhibition" at the Comprehensive Service Center of Taishan Scenic Area. This exhibition spans the corridor of time and space and will continue to shine until January of the following year, presenting the public with a visual and cultural feast. The exhibition hall is grand, with a total area of over 6,600 square meters, meticulously laid out to fully showcase the profoundness of Chinese painting art. Nearly 2,000 precious sample drafts selected from the "Great Exhibition of Chinese Paintings Through the Ages" are gathered here, each work being a crystallization of history and art, leading viewers through a thousand years of time to appreciate the glorious achievements of ancient Chinese painting. From the mysterious and ancient "Figure Riding Dragon" and "Figure Dragon and Phoenix" treasures of the Chu State during the Warring States period, to the magnificent "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" by Wang Ximeng of the Song Dynasty, to the delicate and gentle "Admonitions of the Instructress to the Court Ladies" by Gu Kaizhi of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and the vivid and realistic "Five Oxen" by Han Huang of the Tang Dynasty... These masterpieces are not only the pinnacle of ancient Chinese painting art but also vivid witnesses of the exchange and mutual learning between Chinese culture and world civilization. They transcend the boundaries of time and space, collectively telling a story about beauty, culture, and heritage. Such a large-scale exhibition is rare to see. Walking through it is like being in a series of flowing historical scrolls, making one intoxicated by the charm of art that spans thousands of years. The entire exhibition is meticulously planned and reasonably laid out. It takes about three hours to appreciate it in detail, allowing one to deeply feel the profoundness and unique charm of ancient Chinese painting. The "Great Exhibition of Chinese Paintings Through the Ages - Shanxi Special Exhibition" is not only an art display but also a cultural inheritance and promotion. It allows us to appreciate beauty while deeply understanding the long-standing and profound Chinese culture. This is not just a visual feast but also a spiritual baptism, allowing people to swim in the ocean of art and feel the call and resonance from ancient times.
View Original Text
*Created by local travelers and translated by AI.
Posted: Sep 11, 2024
Submit
0
Mentioned in This Moment
Attraction

Taishan Scenic Area

4.7/5371 reviews | Mountain climbing
Taiyuan
View
Show More
Related Moments
Emperor Guan Temple

Shanxi Treasure Spots Grand Tour Guide

Amelia77 Brooks_
Taishan Scenic Area

I've been to Mount Taishan in Taiyuan five times and finally figured out the best way to explore it.

Emma~Simmons41
Taishan Scenic Area

Visit Taiyuan's Taishan Scenic Area for a Journey Through Ancient History!

emmeline_wilde_94
Taishan Scenic Area

The Snowy Charm of Mount Tai: A Winter Wonderland

Grace.Long@23
Taishan Scenic Area

Taiyuan Taishan, the mountain is covered with red leaves waiting for you to enjoy!

HestiaSKY
Taishan Scenic Area

Light Snow | Starting to look forward to the extremely romantic snow in Shanxi this season.

Lucas Bell.93
Taishan Scenic Area

A trip to the red leaves of Mount Tai.

TheArtisticEdge
Taishan Scenic Area

The mountain underground palace contains relics buried in five layers of coffins.

CAIRO DIAZ
Taishan Scenic Area

Taiyuan | Mount Tai

StellaSoul_123
Taishan Scenic Area

Seeking Serenity at Mount Tai: A Poetic Journey Through a Day

Epicurean Escapes
Taishan Scenic Area

After the snow, Longquan Temple looks like the palaces of heaven as told in legends

DONALD PETERSEN
Taishan Scenic Area

One of the top ten hanging sculptures in Shanxi, the Guanyin Hall in Taiyuan is the only one

InternationalJetsetter#99