China Art Gallery

THE China Art Gallery isthe most modern gallery inChina.In June 1993,on its30th anniversary,it held an exhibi-tion of the best works in its collec-tion.Many of the finest Chinesepaintings of this century were exhi-bited,attracting tens of thousands ofart lovers and displaying the galler-y’s true artistic value.     

Preserving Old Beijing——in Miniature

The other day I went to an art gallery near Yongdingmen for a painting exhibition. To my pleasant surprise, an exhibition of models of old Beijing architecture was also on display. The exquisite diminutive pavilions, towers, palace halls and folk     

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White Paper on Chinese Art Market Released
The Center for Cultural Market and Development, a state-supported organization under the Ministry of Culture of China, recently released the White Paper on Chinese Art Market. This official document elaborates on six major issues, including transformation of world art market, trends and reviews of Chinese gallery industry, trends and reviews of Chinese art market,     

China's National Gallery Opens Free to Visitors

<正>Chinese Cultural Minister Cai Wu announced that the National Art Museum of China(NAMOC)opened to the public for free as from March 2,2011.The gallery no long...     

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China： World＇s Second Biggest Art Market While the United States and the United Kingdom share history as a pair of number ones and number twos, they are no longer the first and second largest art markets. China has surpassed the UK for the first time, according to the nation＇s own British Art Market Federation.In a study by the BAMF, China and Britain remain neck and neck. In 2010 China recorded auction and gallery sales of nearly $8.5 billion, giving it a 23% world market share. This is a one percentage point advantage over Britain＇s 22% of sales worldwide. This figures were reported through Bloomberg news agency, who noted the latter still remains the largest European market for art even with a 7% dip in recent years.     

Tibetan-style Woodprint Exhibited in China＇s Top Art Gallery

Woodprint is pronounced “Shiangba” in the Tibetan language. Shiangba features its own distinctive style, which makes it different from other forms of woodprint. Not long ago, an exhibition on Shiangba works was held in the National Art Museum of China （NAMOC）, jointly organized by the print art committee under the Chinese Artists Association, Sichuan Provincial Association of Artists and Aba Higher Normal School. It is the first exhibition on Tibetan-style woodprint ever held in China＇s top art gallery, which set a milestone in the history of Chinese painting.     

Bird＇s Nest：The National Stadiumor the 2008 Olympics

The National Stadium, a major sports venue for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, stands on the southern tip of the central section of the Olympic Green. As a landmark of the Olympic Green, this multi-function stadium is the city＇s largest and most advanced sports facility. The National Stadium was co-designed by Herzog ＆ Menron, Arup and China Architecture Design ＆. Research Group. The whole structure covers an area of 258,000 sq. km. Its exterior resembles a bird＇s nest. The steel nest, looking like gray mineral, is covered by transparent coating. Inside the nest is a bowl-like bleacher in earthen red. The stadium＇s design reminds viewers of the red palaces within the gray walls of the Forbidden City. The National Stadium is a perfect blend of traditional Chinese aesthetics and culture, contemporary art and the Olympic spirit. The whole building is fnll of dynamics. Even human activities on the stadium＇s staircases constitute integral elements of the building＇s exterior. While it is amazingly innovative creation, the stadium is characterized by a simplistic and elegant style.     

Magazine Review

Art is at the top of spiritual dimension of human beings. Market is the necessary place and behavior that sustains human existence. Lawsuit is an important means to solve disputes and conflictions among humans. The three looks independent from each other but share the same nature - attracting attention. In 2014, Chinese art mar- ket began to take reform. The biggest obstacle from inside is the conventions and practices that hinder the sound development of the market. The rule of law is the strongest tool to refom the existing pattern and rule of operation for the art market of China.     

The Memory of a Generation： Movie Review of Peacock

The setting of the film Peacock is the smalltown of Heyang, home of the Gao family. The Gaos are not wealthy, but there is no lack of love and warmth among them. The parents are hardworking, honest people. Weihong, the daughter, loves art and is full of dreams, but often feels depressed about her failure to join themilitary. Both her career and her marriage are unsuccessful. The elder son, Weiguo, has a slight mental disorder and is his parents‘ pet, but is often bullied by people outside the family.     

The Memory of a Cenerdtion:Movie Review of Deacock

The setting of the film Peacock is the small town of Heyang, home of the Gao family. The Gaos are not wealthy, but there is no lack of love and warmth among them. The parents are hardworking, honest people. Weihong, the daughter, loves art and is full of dreams, but often feels depressed about her failure to join the military. Both her career and her marriage are unsuccessful. The elder son, Weiguo, has a slight mental disorder and is his parents' pet, but is often bullied by people outside the family. He also suffers setbacks in finding his ideal mate and has to settle on a less-than-perfect love to marry. The younger son, Weiqiang, is a sensitive, gloomy lad who is silent but self-adoring. He drops out of middle school and marries a divorced actress. Heyang, though a fictional place, is based     

The Tajik People： Crown on the Roof of the World

The Tajiks reside in relative isolation in the snow-capped Pamir Mountain range of West China near the borders of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Russia. The Pamir mountains, known as the “roof of the world”, surround this specially designated Tajik district in three directions, and a desert borders the region on the fourth. The largest concentration of Tajik people live on the edge of Tashkorgan,     

Showcasing the Spirit of the Olympics through Art

The exhibition of ＂Olympic Fine Arts 2008＂ opened in Beijing International Exhibition Center on August 11 in celebration of the 29th Olympic Games. The event was initiated by the International Olympic Committee and co-organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and the Organizing Committee of Beijing Olympic Games. With the theme of ＂China and the world＂ and the slogan of ＂Art makes Olympics better＂, this international gala for art precisely expressed and continued the spirit and concept of ＂Olympic Contest for Sports and Art＂, an event that was held in Sydney and Athens respectively,     

Historic Scenes in Yangzhou

The Slim West Lake is a national-level scenic resort in the historical city of Yangzhou.The garden in the lake area was built during the reign of Qing-Dynasty emperors Kangxi and Qianlong.It integrates the delicate beauty of south China with the vigorous grandeur of north China,featuring willow trees and towers and terraces along the lake dyke.Major scenic sports around the Slim West Lake include rockeries     

Dazzling Displays of Fireworks and Lanterns Shine the Night of Paris

The night of July 2, 2004. The Palace of Versaille. Chinese-style red palace lanterns glittered amid trees and lotus lights with oriental charm floated in the lake. Distinguished guests from China and thousands of French celebrities and officials gathered to await the closing of China Cultural Year. When the clock struck twelve, vigorous music suddenly sounded     

China,Arab States to Co-build the Belt and the Road in Cultural Field

The China-Arab States Forum of Cultural Ministers under the framework of the 3rd Arab Arts Festival took place at the National Mu- seum of China in Beijing on Septem- ber 10. The participants from the offi- cial cultural delegations of China, 10 Arab states and the League of Arab States conducted discussion and ex- changed views on such topics as increas- ing cultural exchange and cooperation, co-building the Belt （the Silk Road Eco- nomic Belt） and the Road （the 21st-cen- tury Maritime Silk Road） in the field of culture, and enhancing people-to-peo- ple communication. Chinese cultural minister Cai Wu and cultural ministers of the 19 participating Arab States ad- opted the Beijing Declaration.     

Review and Impression：Chinese Movies

The year of 2005 marked the centennial anniversary of Chinese film.Over the past century,film has changed people＇s ways of life,influenced their ideas and concepts and expanded their sphere of imagination.As a celebrated American critic said.film is the most typical art form of the time which has an integrated feature in both technology and society.Therefore,it takes an important responsibility to develop,restore and upgrade people＇s ability to feel and experience. The year of 2005 has passed and to review Chinese movies in the past year will fring us a delightful memory.     

中国东北边贸(彩色纪录片)

The short film“Border Trade in Northeast China”In recent years the trade along the Sino-Russiaborder area in the northeast part of Asia is very briskThe area is rich in natural resources and has goodtransport facilitiesThe opening of the four ports-ManzhouliSuifenhe.Heihe and Huichun,has attracted manybusinessmen from Russia.Europe,Japan.South Koreaas well as south east Asian countries The border trade.both intergovernmental and nongovernmental,enjoysthe support of the Chinese Government and RussianGovernment.This documentary film gives a true pictureof the present state of the border trade,and displaysthe fair prospects of this Eurasian market.     

NANJING MUSEUM

Nanjing Museum, with an area of 70,000 square meters, is located at the southern foot of the beautiful Purple Gold Mountain, withZhongshan Gate of the city wall on its east side and the remains of the imperial palace of the early Ming Dynasty on its west side. The museum＂s south gate faces the tree-lined boulevard leading to Xiaoling Mausoleum of the first Ming emperor and Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum. At the entrance of the museum stands a pair of archways resembling Han-sMe watchtowers. The garden where the museum buildings are set is spacious and quiet, full of exuberant vegetations.     

Symphony Concert Held at Snow Mountain

On August 15, 2010, a symphony concert, entitled “Holy Snow Mountain： Dedicated to the Greatest Mountain of East”, was held at the foot of Peak Yuzhu of the Kunlun Mountain Range in Ge＇ermu, Qinghai Province. The concert was organized by the Publicity Department of the CPC Qinghai Provincial Committee, the Department of Culture, Press and Publication of Qinghai Province, the Bureau of Radio and TV of Qinghai Province, the Tourism Bureau of Qinghai Province, the Information Office of Qinghai Provincial Government, the People＇s Government of Ge＇ermu Municipality, Qinghai TV and Qinghai Radio.The concert was presented by Beijing Symphony Orchestra and Kunlun Chorus and conducted by famous conductorTan Lihua.