China is slowly emerging as one of the most famous tourist destinations. Because of this emerging popularity, there is a new candidness in the way the abstruse elements of Ancient Chinese civilization is discussed. This Program which is divided into five parts takes full benefit of this newly emerged frank openness, investigating the country’s famous visual icons along with its hidden treasures. Examples are of variant types starting with splendid spectacular architecture to awe-inspiring small-scale crafts and majestic paintings to rituals and festivals which have historical significance. UNESCO World Heritages sites are found in large numbers.
(Journeys to Art: China, 5-part series, 44-46 minutes each. Length: 225 minutes) ISBN: 978-1-61733-236-4 Copy Right Date: 2007 CC