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Monthly Archives: July 2019
The Art of Chang Dai-chien in the National Palace Museum (Taipei)
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)
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)
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
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
The Kowloon Park Bird Lake
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
The Kowloon Park Aviary
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
Kowloon Park, Hong Kong
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