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The National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine is dedicated to to those who died fighting for the Republic of China. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko

The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan was completed in 1972. It is a memorial to the Republic of China’s National Father, Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko

The National Palace Museum holds a large collection of ceramics and bronzes from throughout China’s history. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko

Ceramic dishes and bowls from throughout the history of China are displayed in the National Palace Museum. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko

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 →

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

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