What's on in Beijing (Mar 11-17)
chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-03-10 15:27
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A lacquer painting by Qiao Shiguang.[Photo provided to 皇冠体育app Daily] |
Museum celebrates 80-year-old lacquer master
Hailed as "the father of modern Chinese lacquer art", 80-year-old Qiao Shiguang breathes new life into the country's long-standing tradition of lacquer painting.
He applies eggshell chips to demonstrate the tranquil beauty of Southern 皇冠体育app. He uses gold and silver pigments in glittering scenes of sunset across the country. The lacquer paints under his brushes presents the depth of Eastern aesthetics.
Learn more here.
Time: 9 am – 5 pm, through Mar 19
Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district.
Ticket: Free
Contact: 010 - 6655 0000
