Antique art

Bronze mirrors, painted terracotta bricks (huaxiangzhuan), pottery figures, and religious statues and paintings form part of a vast collection of objects of antiquity at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing.

For quite a long time, these precious, beautiful artifacts were mostly for academic appreciation. Now, a selection of this treasure trove, spanning some 2 millennia, is on show for public viewing, with dozens of exhibits for the first time.

Ancient Chinese Art, ongoing at the Art Museum of Central Academy of Fine Arts, has gathered over 200 fine examples to celebrate the aesthetics and artistry of ancient China. They stand in testimony to the social etiquettes and systems of ranks, as well as cultural traditions and philosophical takes on the relation between man and the universe.

Exhibition labels show introductions of the works written by leading experts in the field. Digital means have been introduced to enrich the viewing experience.

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