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| Melodies from the Western Region |
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| Item: Melodies from the Western Region Edition: CD Introduction: The West of China. vast in area and picturesque in landscape. is the home of many ethnic groups. For generations. these industrious and talented people have labored on this s |
| China Culture Through The Lens |
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| China Culture Through The Lens Paperback: 223 pages Editors in Chief: Li Yuanchao. Meng Xiaosi Deputy Chief Editors: Li Gang. Sun Weixue. Liu Shen Executive Editors: Zhang Ming. Zhang Wenzhou. Zhu Xianmin Presented by Ministry of Culture. |
| Jade Galloping Horse |
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| Jade Galloping Horse Item: Jade Galloping Horse Introduction: This Jade Galloping Horse is the replicate of the original funeral object in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-189) unearthed in 1969. The jade ware reproduces the split second when t |
| Development of Chinese Silk |
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| According to archeological evidence. silk and silk fabric emerged in China at least 5.500 years ago. The cultivation of the silkworm can be traced back to the third century BC. It was said that the demigod Leizu. a legendary figure of preh |
| Chinese Silk(part one) |
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| Chinese Silk Several thousand years ago. when the silk trade first reached Europe via the Silk Road . it brought with it not only gorgeous silk apparel and decorative items. but also the ancient and resplendent culture of the Far East. Fro |
| Silk and stamp, printing, and engraving |
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| Silk and stamp. printing. and engraving Printing. alongside compass. gunpowder. and papermaking. are ancient China`s four great inventions. which have greatly promoted the development of human civilization worldwide. Nonetheless. tradition |
| The making of silk |
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| The making of silk generally refers to the process of dividing raw silk from cocoons into strands horizontally and vertically. before weaving them together into pieces of fabric. The actual manufacture processes of various silks vary. but |
| Silk and Chinese art |
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| The artworks with silkworm as the theme The life of a silkworm is amazing. In its short life. it undergoes four changes -- from egg to larva (generally known as silkworm) to chrysalis (cocoon or pupa) to moth. These changes inspired ancien |
| Silk and ancient Chinese rites |
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| Silk and ancient Chinese rites China. as a country of ceremony and propriety. has for millenniums been attaching great importance on rites. with its origins in Confucius theory. Chinese silk. used as a way to distinguish between different |
| Silk and painting |
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| Silk was once used as a main material for writing and painting. before being replaced by paper upon the latter`s invention. However. the tradition of painting on silk was kept. used not only for professional artistic works. but also as dec |
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