500年的守望——2009杭州观察日全食小记

500年的等待终于为人们揭开了守望的面纱。2009年7月22日,注定是一个被历史铭记的日子。     

Rosy Clouds in the Sky

From January 16 to February 10, the National Art Museum of China held a painting exhibition on its collection of ethnic minority motifs. On display included 180 pieces of painting works from the museum＇s collection, most of which are masterpieces by accomplished painters in modern China. These painting exhibits fall into such diverse categories as Chinese tTaditional painting, oil painting, print painting, watercolor painting and serial illustrations of story books. Subjects from various ethnic minorily groups of China have been depicted, which bring viewers with an opportunity to appreciate cultural diversity of China.     

Colorful China： Exhibition on Ethnic Traditions of China

The exhibition ＂Colorful China＂ was recently held in the Capital Museum in Beijing, This exhibition displayed 100 pieces or sets of masterpieces of ethnic tradition in foursections, including ＂Unity and Self-Reliance＂, ＂Ethnic Diversity and Harmony＂, ＂Superb Craftsmanship＂ and ＂Mental Cultivation＂. These historic exhibits collected by 12 different museums of China offered viewers a good opportunity to take an in-depth look at ethnic cultures and traditions preserved and promoted in the process of modernization.     

Letter Paper Design of China

Letter paper design in woodblock print is a unique art of ancient China. It evolved into a distinct and elegant art form during the Ming and Qing dynasties when many famous artists and writers ordered letter paper specially designed for themselves. Some was even decorated with special water prints and secret marks. In ancient China, letter paper was not simply used for the purpose of writing but imbued with cultural richness.     

孔子及其后裔之命名

孔子名丘字仲尼,是大家熟知的。然而,孔子为何取这样的名和字呢？据笔者所知,历代的解释众多,而具代表性者有四：     

Art Exhibition of Huang Junbi Held in National Gallery

Asolo exhibition on Huang Junbi＇s paintings was recently held in the National Art Museum of China.     

后金云板纵横谈

沈阳故宫博物院现珍藏有一件后金天命年间（1616～1626年）所铸铁质云板,距今已有380余年的历史,可谓历经岁月,饱受沧桑。因其具有重要的历史价值、科学价值,被确定为国家一级文物。     

辉煌的背后——为清代宫廷服务的家具制作者们

清代是我国古典家具发展史上最后一个黄金时代,在这200多年间,经过无数家具制作者的努力,最终塑造出后世称之为“清式家具”的独特艺术风格,这其中最能代表清式风格的无疑是以用料考究、雕饰华美、富丽堂皇而著称的清代宫廷家具,然而造就这样瑰丽成果的家具制作者们却罕有机会在历史上留下自己的痕迹。笔者在查阅乾隆时期造办处档案的过程中积累了一些相关材料,从中或可一窥清代造办处匠师们的真实处境,从另一个侧面增进我们对于清代家具的理解。     

大学生的网络行为调查及问题分析

大学生在网络态度、网络和学业的关系、上网的目的、上网的时间和花费、网络道德文明等方面既存在共性,又存在性别差异、年级差异的特点。产生这些特点的原因是多方面的,严格网络管理,加强大学生网络行为教育和网络心理辅导,可以有效地提高大学生的网络素质。     

散财有道:基金会捐赠美国高等教育的动因探析

基金会捐赠美国高等教育的历史由来已久,贯穿了美国高等教育的发展史,对美国高等教育的产生、发展和成熟起到了至关重要的作用。本文试图从财富的集中、宗教与文化传统、社会精英论和政府的税收制度几方面来探讨基金会捐赠高等教育的动机。