The arising of bronze ware in China goes back to an early age. A bronze sword made by single mould 5,000 years ago unearthed at the site of Majiayao in Gansu Province, is to date the earliest bronze object discovered. For several thousand years, Chinese craftsmen have mastered superb techniques in bronze ware manufacturing to … Read more
Thang-Ga also known as the name of Tibet Tangka, seen in every monastery and family shrine in Tibet, has been in vogue in Tibet for centuries. It is the art of Tibetan scroll-banner painting and mainly depicts the images of Buddha, eminent monks and folk customs. The pigments contribute greatly to the uniqueness of Tangka. … Read more
Shadow play is a popular folk opera belonging in the category of puppy show in which performers use leather or cardboard silhouettes to enact plays. A light is shone onto a screen, behind which performers operate the silhouettes while singing to the company of music. It is a form of art unique to China where … Read more