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Chinese Art & CraftsLoading...
By Stephanie SanchezLoading...
Introduction/History
Like many other civilizations China has come up with many arts and crafts. Whether it was related to social status, protection, or for plain entertainment they all have made an impact on the Chinese. All these crafts came from different time periods, but that only makes them more unique.
Terracotta Army
Title: The Terracotta Army
Date: Circa 210–209 BCE
Median: Terracotta (brownish & reddish clay)
Size: Terracotta Army measures 70 inches (1.78 meters) in height while the tallest is over 80 inches (two meters).
Location (museum/collection): Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
Date: Circa 210–209 BCE
Median: Terracotta (brownish & reddish clay)
Size: Terracotta Army measures 70 inches (1.78 meters) in height while the tallest is over 80 inches (two meters).
Location (museum/collection): Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
There are 8,000 soldiers in formation, 130 chariots with horses, 600 horses, and hundreds of exotic animals and common people. Each animal and person have their own unique details and face. There are no duplicates.
More About The Army
Back story
The first emperor of China Qin Shi Huang wanted an army to join him in the afterlife to protect him.
The first emperor of China Qin Shi Huang wanted an army to join him in the afterlife to protect him.
Fun Facts
1. It is described as "the Eighth Wonder of the World"
2. Over 700,000 laborers took about 40 years to complete the statues
3. It was discovered by local farmers.
4. Amazingly, no two figures are exactly alike.
1. It is described as "the Eighth Wonder of the World"
2. Over 700,000 laborers took about 40 years to complete the statues
3. It was discovered by local farmers.
4. Amazingly, no two figures are exactly alike.
Art of Folding Fans
Title: Art of Folding Fans
Date: Started around the mid Ming Dynasty ( 1368-1644 AD)
Media:Usually, ribs of the fan were made of animal bones, wood or bamboo, while the handle was engraved with beautiful designs and decorated with jade pendants.
Size: 153cm
Location (museum/collection): Arts & Crafts Museum Hangzhou
Date: Started around the mid Ming Dynasty ( 1368-1644 AD)
Media:Usually, ribs of the fan were made of animal bones, wood or bamboo, while the handle was engraved with beautiful designs and decorated with jade pendants.
Size: 153cm
Location (museum/collection): Arts & Crafts Museum Hangzhou
Composed of panels and ribs, folding fans can be opened or closed by the latter rotating around the rivet at the head.