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2017-03-10 chinadaily.com.cn
Mother Nature in Chinese photographer’s lens
For those who haven’t got the time to travel, this exhibition featuring numerous photos of the beauty of Mother Nature will be a delight for the weekend. From these photos, visitors can see the greatness and power of nature and the differences between humans and animals.
Time: 9 am – 5 pm, through Mar 19 (closed on Mondays)
Venue: National Art Museum of China, 1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng district.
Ticket: Free
Contact: 010 - 6400 1476
The British Museum brings a hit show to Beijing
The British Museum’s highly-acclaimed A History of the World in 100 Objects has attracted more than one million visitors during its world tour. That number is growing fast with its China leg proving a success since it opened in Beijing last week.
The exhibition developed from a broadcasting series that the London museum started in partnership with the BBC in 2010. Each 15-minute program introduced one of 100 objects from the museum’s collection that revealed (展现) the communication methods of various human cultures over the course of two million years.
Time: 9 am – 5 pm, through May 31 (closed on Mondays)
Venue: National Museum of China, 16 East Chang’an Avenue, Dongcheng district.
Ticket: 50 yuan
Contact: 010-6511 6400
When photographs look like paintings
The line between painting and photography has blurred (模糊) in conceptual artist (概念艺术家) Fu Wenjun’s works. For nearly 30 years, he has devoted himself to the exploration of producing photos that look like abstract paintings to inspire people to think rather than simply appreciate the accuracy of images. Fu’s ongoing exhibition aims to provide more insights into his art world.
Time: 9 am - 5 pm, through March 19 (closed on Mondays)
Venue: National Art Museum of China, 1 Wusi Street, Dongcheng district.
Ticket: Free
Contact: 010 - 6400 1476
Museum celebrates 80-year-old lacquer master
Known as “the father of modern Chinese lacquer art”, 80-year-old Qiao Shiguang breathes new life into the country’s long-standing tradition of lacquer painting (漆画).
He applies eggshell chips (蛋壳碎片) to demonstrate the peaceful beauty of Southern China. The lacquer paints under his brushes presents the depth of Eastern aesthetics.
Time: 9 am – 5 pm, through Mar 19
Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang’an Avenue, Xicheng district.
Ticket: Free
Contact: 010 - 6655 0000
21. According to the text, we can learn that Fu Wenjun is a(n)________.
A. photographer B. lacquer painter C. broadcaster D. conceptual artist
22. Assuming you are interested in traditional Chinese paintings, when can you go and enjoy one according to the text?
A. 10 am, Mar 31 B. 3 pm Mar 19 C. 9 pm May 31 D. 10 am May 19
23. You can enjoy the following art works free of charge except ________.
A. Fu Wenjun’s works B. Qiao Shiguang’s works
C. photos of the beauty of Mother Nature D. A History of the World in 100 Objects
