Category Archives: Daily Journal

The Art of Chang Dai-chien in the National Palace Museum (Taipei)

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Steve

Chang Dai-chien (1899-1983) was born in Neijiang in Sichuan. He first learned painting from his mother, and later he studied in Shanghai under Zeng Xi (1861-1930) and Li Ruiqing (1867-1920). He left China in 1949, exhibiting his painting in Asia, … Continue reading →

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Jade Carvings in the National Palace Museum (Taipei)

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Steve

The aesthetic of jade is greatly appreciated by all Chinese. The stone is hard, yet glistens as if wet with water. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko

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Bronze Masterpieces in the National Palace Museum (Taipei)

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Steve

The Bronze Age in China started in the early 17th century B.C.E. and lasted from the late Xia, the Shang, the Western Zhou, and the Eastern Zhou Dynasties. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko

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Hong Kong and Kowloon from the Water

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Steve

Viewing Hong Kong and Kowloon from the water provides a much different view than one gets from the land. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko

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The Kowloon Park Bird Lake

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Steve

The bird lake in Kowloon Park includes a flamingo pond, a waterfowl pond, landscaped planting, and some bird shelters. In addition to the birds that are kept here, numerous native birds visit the bird pond, too. Copyright © 2019 by … Continue reading →

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The Kowloon Park Aviary

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Steve

The aviary in Kowloon Park includes 7 planted enclosures that house more than 90 birds from about 20 species. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko

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Kowloon Park, Hong Kong

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Steve

Hong Kong’s Kowloon Park is home to many treasures, including the trees, the animals, and even the stairs to the park. The stairs are decorated to reveal paintings that can be viewed from Nathan Road. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen … Continue reading →

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The Hong Kong Avenue of Comic Stars

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Steve

During a recent trip to Hong Kong, I visited the Hong Kong Avenue of Comic Stars, an area of Kowloon Park with statues of of characters from Hong Kong comics. Cloud was drawn by artist Ma Wing-shing as a character … Continue reading →

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Administrative Structure of the Lipno Powiat

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Steve

The following parishes were part of the Lipno Powiat at the beginning of the 20th Century: Bądkowo Kościelne, Bobrowniki, Chelmica Duża, Ciechocin, Czarne, Czernikowo, Dobzejewice, Dobrzyń nad Wisłą, Działyń, Grochowalsk, Karnkowo, Kikół, Ligowo, Lipno, Mazowsze, Mokowo, Nowogród, Osiek nad Wisłą, … Continue reading →

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Administrative Structure of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland 1569-1795

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Steve

The Crown of the Kingdom of Poland refers to the territories under the control of the King of Poland. The Union of Lublin, signed on 01 July 1569, joined the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland to the Grand Duchy … Continue reading →

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