Oriental Magic Glass On the History and Artistic Charm of the Chinese Export Porcelain

When mentioning porcelain, people will always associate it with China.The colorful porcelain in various kinds, suffused with pearl-like luster, has witnessed the glory and splendor of the history of the Chinese porcelain production.The integration of clay and fire gives birth to the unique, charming and legendary art treasure - porcelain. When you touch it, its tender texture and crystal-clear luster will make you feel so grateful for God for bringing this magical gift to China     

聆听辰河高腔的魅力

<正>辰州,一个古老的地域名称,一个充斥着巫傩神秘的文化符号,于今已成为湘西地域文化的象征。千里沅水奇在辰河,万代旧梦尽藏湘西。古往今来,这滔滔不尽的辰河水不知创造了多少文明的奇迹,长河上下至今仍回荡着历史千年不绝的绵绵涛声。在这里有一个传唱于辰河流域,五百年生生不息的古老戏种,它的前身甚至可以追溯至远古湘西先民的巫傩演艺,享有"中国戏剧活化石"之     

Vietnam and American Culture

Fourteen Landing Zones: Approaches to Vietnam War Literature. Philip K. Jason, editor From Hanoi to Hollywood: The Vietnam War in American Film. Linda Ditmar and Gene Michaud, editors America Rediscovered: Critical Essays on Literature and Film of the Vietnam War. Ed. Owen W. Gilrnan, Jr. and Lorrie Smith     

Paper Package Shows Charm of an Old Tea Brand

In today＇s era when sophisticated package is valued for the promotion of products, hand-packing in century-old shops, simple but skillful, reminds customers of the nostalgic past.     

汉画：穿越古今的大美

汉画,特指产生于两千多年前的汉代画像石、砖艺术。这种艺术形式,是伴随着汉代经济和政治的稳定兴起的,而它的最直接原因是当时的厚葬之风。汉画像石最普遍存在的场所是石质的墓室和棺椁中,也有小部分在祭祀祠堂或石阙的壁上。这些装饰于幽室之中、陪伴亡灵的大量神秘画像,其内容的丰富远远超过世间万象,造型风格之豪迈、诡奇也是前所未有的。     

Sculpture of Tang-Dynasty Polo Adds Oriental Charm to Olympic Green

The group sculpture of Tang-Dynasty polo, located in the No. 7 square in the sunken courtyard in the central section of the Olympic Green in Beijing adds flavor of Chinese classical art to the public space featuring Chinese elements, thanks to its realistic style, spectacular size and refined artistry Standing on the axis line of the Olympic Green, the group sculpture is considered an outstanding public artwork depicting ancient sport.     

The Charm of Ink:Rongbaozhai's Water Printing on Wood

Water print on wood is one of the types of wood block printing in ancient China. The earliest records on this printing skill appeared in the Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD) and the oldest extant publication by this printing method is "Vajra Sutra" made in 868 A.D.. Now Rongbaozhai, an old brand name in Beijing, still use this ancient skill to copy calligraphic and painting works by famous masters and even painting master Qi Baishi couldn't tell its copy works from authentic ones.     

越南访古札记

2007年初,四川省民族研究所研究员李绍明先生应越南有关方面邀请,赴越南进行合作考察研究。在越考察期间,李绍明先生注意到了巴蜀文化与越南古代文化的关系,回国后在川做了几次学术报告,引起川内学术界很大兴趣,本文即是李绍明先生此次越南考察的一个简要札记。     

The Vietnam Syndrome* and the American People

*This essay is the opening chapter of On Strategy II: A Critical Analysis of the Gulf War (Dell, 1992: 7–21). It is published here by generous permission of Colonel Summers.