The Sinic Arts invites you to step into the living legacy of China’s cultural treasures. Engage with hands-on guides to traditional crafts like calligraphy and porcelain-making, witness the artistry behind silk embroidery or bronze casting, and connect with rituals such as tea ceremonies and festival celebrations. Whether you’re creating your own ink paintings, exploring the stories of modern artisans, or deepening your understanding of timeless traditions, this space brings China’s heritage to life—inviting you to not just learn, but truly experience its beauty and craftsmanship.
Xu Beihong’s Galloping Horse with Flying Mane Object ID: 00105340 Galloping Horse with Flying Mane, Modern era, Xu Beihong. Ink and color on paper, 41.4 cm × 52.3 cm. Inscription: “To Mr. Jusheng and Madam on their wedding. Painted in August of the 37th year by Beihong as a gift.” Sealed with “Jiangnan Buyi” (Red […]
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Catalog Number: GU 00236771① This album consists of four leaves. The first two attached leaves bear imperial inscriptions by Emperor Daoguang (Min Ning), reading “小窗为爱” (For the Love of a Small Window) and “墨华新” (Fresh Ink Splendor), both stamped with the white-script seal “道光宸翰” (Imperial Brushwork of Daoguang). Artistic Critique Emperor Daoguang’s works exemplify the
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Gu Kaizhi’s Admonitions of the Nymph of the Luo River (Song Dynasty Copy) The Palace Museum Collection | Accession Number: 00147329① Masterpiece of Classical Chinese Narrative Painting This handscroll painting illustrates Cao Zhi’s (192–232 CE) poetic masterpiece Ode to the Nymph of the Luo River from the Three Kingdoms period. The opening scene captures the
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