Master carries torch for ancient art

2012-11-14 10:36:41

Birds and flowers, symbols of beauty and joy, meld together perfectly in a form of traditional Chinese painting called flower-bird fine brushworks.

1,000 works on new site for artist

2012-11-14 10:23:04

The Beijing-based Li Keran Art Foundation and China's leading art portal artron.net have jointly launched the modern Chinese master artist's official website - www.likeran.com.

Spring lasts forever in traditional paintings

2012-11-14 10:21:13

Yu Jigao, a person whose name is synonymous with the style, has made it his life's work to capture the season's beauty in a lasting form.

People visit former site of Shanghai Art Museum

2012-11-14 09:59:25

The museum had been moved to a new place as a part of China Art Palace, and the former site will be closed.

Impressions from a realistic brush

2012-11-14 09:46:51

Of the two categories of traditional Chinese painting, the realistic Gong Bi style is often considered less capable of depicting charm and expression than freehand brushwork.

Visitors applaud photo display

2012-11-14 09:46:39

An ongoing exhibition showcasing China's achievements over the past decade has attracted visitors from all walks of life since its opening last month, and has received much praise.

Turning doomsday project into a rally for hope

2012-11-14 09:10:21

As December approaches, many may be reminded of the Hollywood blockbuster 2012, which set Dec 21, 2012 as the crack of doom.

'Madama Butterfly' performed in Beijing

2012-11-13 16:47:57

Actors and actresses from China Opera perform "Madama Butterfly" in Beijing, capital of China, Nov 12, 2012.

10 thousand pieces of handicrafts displayed in collector's home

2012-11-13 16:12:38

Tong Fucun's collections in Taiyuan, capital of North China's Shanxi province, Nov 11, 2012.

Shanghai Int'l Puppet Festival opens

2012-11-13 15:43:37

Puppeteers give performance during the third Shanghai International Puppet Festival in east China's Shanghai, Nov 9, 2012.

'Lady of the Camellias' in Beijing

2012-11-13 15:39:49

"The Lady of the Camellias" is a novel by Alexandre Dumas, fils, first published in 1848, and subsequently adapted for the stage.

87 masterpieces from Musee d'Orsay to be presented in Shanghai

2012-11-13 14:09:39

Masterpieces from Musee d'Orsay are displayed at the China Art Meseum in east China's Shanghai, Nov 12, 2012.