Folk Art

'Literati painting' goes under the hammer

[2013-05-24 11:04]

For the first time, Poly Auction's upcoming spring sales will pay tribute to the Chinese art scene's time-honored "literati painting".

Cross-stitch work of 'Riverside Scene at the Qingming Festival'

[2013-05-24 09:44]

Yang Hua demonstrates the 22-meter-long cross-stitch work of "Riverside Scene at the Qingming Festival" in Yiyuan county, East China's Shandong province, May 22, 2013.

Thangka Festival held in Tibet

[2013-05-23 10:50]

The Thangka Festival was held in Tibet, attracting many believers to the monastery to pray, get blessed and appreciate the big and vividly woven thangka.

Peking Opera Theater of Beijing starts European tour

[2013-05-23 09:20]

Artists perform Peking opera at the Lucent Danstheater in Hague, the Netherlands, May 21, 2013.

Creative convergence: Melding East and West

[2013-01-31 10:58]

The paintings of Chun Arthur Wang combine the cultural traditions of his own life. Chinese artists learn by copying old masters Building innovation

Hangzhou dancers perform in Cairo

[2013-01-30 16:05]

Dancers of Hangzhou Song and Dance Troupe perform in Cairo, Egypt.

Russian dancers perform in China's Changchun

[2013-01-30 15:47]

Artists of the National Little Birch Tree Dance Troupe of Russia perform at the Oriental Theatre in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin province, Jan 28, 2013.

Alive with color

[2013-01-30 11:16]

The rich detailing on China's ancient architecture is becoming a lost art. Museums reach across the Straits Tiger-head shoes popular in new year

Fujian's Mindu culture discussed at forum in Beijing

[2013-01-28 17:39]

Dozens of historians, scholars and government officials gathered in Beijing recently to attend the second Mindu Culture Forum.

Meet Barbie's much older Chinese sisters

[2013-01-28 14:17]

Dressed in the most fashionable clothes, the Barbie doll has become an icon among children's toys in the West. How do i love thee? I Love You, really

Forbidden City comes alive

[2013-01-25 13:49]

The Palace Museum, the China Arts and Entertainment Group and Beijing Gehua Cultural Development Group will co-produce a large-scale cultural show named The Forbidden City.