Four of the Best Exhibitions to Visit
Image of the West
Illustrations for different reading materials, such as books and magazines, help readers of many ages better understand the content. Meanwhile they also stand alone as quality works of art for fine techniques and colors. Image of the West, an illustration exhibition until July 28, gathers such works by famous artists in Europe and the United States. Reservation is required.
Open on July 12-17. 2021. 10 am-5 pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Tsinghua University Art Museum, Haidian district. 010-62781012.
Tibetan Art Exhibition
The Yan Huang Ant Museum is shoving its collection of folk art objects, including embroidered textile pieces (绣制的纺织品)made by housewives and paper-cuttings by well-known folk artists across the nation. The exhibition through August 1 shows the bold folk art and the profound cultural meanings being implied.
Open on July 15, 2021. 10 am-6 pm.
Closed on July 12.
9 Huizhonglu, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. 010-64912902.
Lacquer Art Show
An exhibition now at the Zhejiang Provincial Museum until Oct 23, 2022, reviews the glory of lacquer art (漆艺)in ancient China, showing some 87 fine objects in the museum collection dated between the Song(960-1279)and Qing(1644-1911)dynasties. Come and book before availability.
Open on July 12, 2021. 1-5 pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Zhejiang Provincial Museum, 25 Gushan Lu, Hangzhou. 0571-86013085.
The Lasting Charm of Cultural Relics
This exhibition at Sichuan Museum examines the long-standing influence of the exchanges between different civillzations which were promoted by the ancient Silk Road. The exhibition through August 20 uses nearly 300 artifacts to reflect the diversity and dynamics of these cultures.
Open on July 11, 2021. 9 am-l pm.
251 Huanhua Nan Lu, Chengdu, Sichuan province. 028-65521888.
1. What is special about the Image of the West exhibition?
A.It needs booking in advance. |
B.It's an exhibition of illustrations. |
C.It provides works created by folk artists |
D.Its exhibits have a history of over 300 years |
2. What do Tibetan Art Exhibition and Lacquer Art Show have in common?
A.They open for a whole day | B.They will be closed in 2021 |
C.The artworks are typically Chinese. | D.The fine objects are world famous. |
3. Which exhibition displays ancient works of different cultures?
A.Image of the West | B.Lacquer Art Show |
C.Tibetan Folk Art Exhibition | D.The Lasting Charm of Cultural Relics |