Discovering Charm of Beijing Quadrangles
Location: The Capital Museum
Time: Jul. 15, 2017 - Jul. 15, 2018
Siheyuan, or quadrangle, lies quietly in the shadows of skyscrapers and glass buildings in modern Beijing. For hundreds of years, they have been representatives of Beijing's traditional urban culture. They have also witnessed the development of the city.
The exhibition carefully traces the history of quadrangles in Beijing. The highlights go to 17 pieces of old objects and some 200 pieces provided by folk people. By replicating the scene of traditional siheyuan life, along with unique layout, visitors will have a quick glimpse into the capital's century-old buildings and truly experience the idyllic scenery of the old Beijing.
The Fourth Chinese Gardens Photography Exhibition
Location: The Museum of Chinese Gardens and Landscape Architecture
Time: Dec. 3, 2017 - Jan. 28, 2018
The Fourth Chinese Gardens Photography Competition solicited contributions from photographers nationwide for a period of six months and received more than 15,000 photographs. The exhibition, themed royal gardens, private gardens and temple gardens, elaborately chose 100 outstanding works, along with 20 invited works to showcases China’s cultural wonders via photography at the Museum of Chinese Gardens and Landscape Architecture.
Huizhou Ancient Architecture Sculpture Art Exhibition
Location: The Museum of Chinese Gardens and Landscape Architecture
Time: Nov. 18, 2017 - Mar. 4, 2018
Huizhou culture flourished in the southern Anhui region and influenced a wide range of fields - philosophy, literature, medicine, architecture, fine arts, handicrafts and folk customs. The Huizhou-style building has contributed to Chinese architecture for its ancient streets and buildings, such as ancestral temple, memorial archway. The Huizhou-style building is one of the most important architectural schools in China, using bricks, wood, and stones as the raw materials.
The exhibition is divided into three parts: wood carving, brick carving and stone carving. A total of 54 pieces of cultural relics from Anhui Museum are displayed, among which 12 pieces are second-class national relics. With the help of virtual reality technology, visitors will be able to "travel" back into the past and experience the unique charm of Huizhou architecture.
Enigmatic Zhongshan
Location: The Museum of Chinese Gardens and Landscape Architecture
Time: Jan. 31, 2018 - May 6
Zhongshan, previously known as "the mystery kingdom", was a small state that existed during the Warring States period (475-221 BC), when various rival Chinese states battled viciously for territorial advantage but lived very short lifespans. Zhongshan was unusual in that despite being such a small nation, it managed to survive for almost 120 years. However, due to a paucity of references in historical texts, information on the state of Zhongshan had in the past been limited to fragments of data.
The mysterious Zhongshan has been unclosed since the tomb of King Cuo (327-312 BC), the fifth ruler of Zhongshan, and was discovered in Sanji Village in Pingshan County, north China's Hebei Province in 1978. The exhibition will showcase more than 70 sets of relics unearthed from the tomb of King Cuo, revealing the daily life and custom of the people in the Warring States period.
