Guided visit
From empire to republic, the start and end of the Silk Roads, communist world power, the position of Han Chinese in relation to other groups, the relationship with Taiwan, and cultural influence in other Asian countries—one thing is certain: opinions on China are divided. During a visit to the Chinese art collection, you start at the beginning: prehistoric metalwork with refined bronzes, early examples of writing on oracle bones, the development of agriculture through successive imperial dynasties, exchanges with the West, major inventions such as porcelain, silk, paper and the role of...
From empire to republic, the start and end of the Silk Roads, communist world power, the position of Han Chinese in relation to other groups, the relationship with Taiwan, and cultural influence in other Asian countries—one thing is certain: opinions on China are divided. During a visit to the Chinese art collection, you start at the beginning: prehistoric metalwork with refined bronzes, early examples of writing on oracle bones, the development of agriculture through successive imperial dynasties, exchanges with the West, major inventions such as porcelain, silk, paper and the role of Buddhism.
Your students will observe, compare, and discuss the past, present, and possible futures of the Middle Kingdom.
