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A Brief Discussion on Song Dynasty Flower Arrangement Art and Flower Vessels
The Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) was a period in Chinese history characterized by political clarity and cultural prosperity, which many people yearn for. A survey once found that many individuals wished to travel back in time to live during the Song Dynasty. Why is that? This question inevitably arises in our minds. The Tang Dynasty was splendid, with its luxurious attire and vibrant atmosphere, which also exuded a strong appeal. Overall, however, people seem ...
Appreciation and Criteria for Antique Porcelain
Chinese porcelain has been a hallmark of Chinese culture for centuries, exported far and wide to Europe and America through trade, captivating European royalty and nobility. Why has Chinese porcelain been so popular worldwide? What makes antique porcelain so beautiful? How can one appreciate its beauty? Many people may not fully understand. From what I know, many friends share my experience. When we visit museums and see various types of porcelain, ...
鍥而不捨歷千年，石經寶藏冠人間──北京雲居寺盛世重光再現莊嚴
每年這個時候，藝術愛好者都雀躍萬分，因為展覽活動熙熙攘攘，既有巴塞爾藝術展、Art Central，又有蘇富比、嘉德和保利的拍賣會，令人眼花撩亂。同時，香港浸會大學亦有展覽，展出北京房山雲居寺重點文物，參觀者可以感受到佛教文化莊嚴氣息！ 雲居寺現貌。（北京市政府網站） 北京房山雲居寺又叫「北京敦煌」，存放着14200幾件石刻《大藏經》經文。筆者對佛經義理都有所涉獵，感受殊深，就讓筆者為大家簡單介紹雲居寺的歷史源流，透過文物了解它的文化價值吧！ 世界最...
Emperor Huizong of Song: His Artistic Achievements and the Ru Kiln Porcelain
In Chinese history, two renowned artistic emperors stand out: one is Li Yu, the ruler of the Southern Tang dynasty, known as the "Saint of Poetry," who also excelled in music and dance. His line "For forty years, our home and nation, three thousand miles of rivers and mountains" has become an eternal classic. The other one is Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji (1082-1135), the eighth emperor of the Northern Song dynasty, who was skilled in music, chess, calligra...
《群書治要》的仁者德治 - 兩元乘車優惠
兩元乘車優惠，是政府的良好德政。《群書治要・尚書》：「德惟善政，政在養民，水、火、金、木、土、穀，惟修，言養民之本，在先修六府也。正德、利用、厚生，惟和。」德政是有利於人民的政策措施，「水、火、金、木、土」指社會基建的公眾設備，對比現代化的範疇，包括：食水供應、水利工程，發電照明、救火設施，器具製造、金融管理，房屋建築、橋樑道路，土地開發、城市規劃，穀當然是糧食的生產，政府做好各種建設和保障足夠食物供銷。衣、食、住、行的充足，能夠基本養活人民。官員要以身作則正確...
項莊舞劍意在沛公！美債恐暴雷，耶倫二度光速訪華，暴風雨的先兆
今天，美國財政部部長耶倫結束訪華返回美國了！這是繼2023年7月時隔九個月後，耶倫於拜登政府任內的第二次中國之行，據說美國務卿布林肯也將緊跟其後在近期到訪中國。 有報導認為，耶倫本次訪華之行，是中美元首4月2日晚間通話的直接結果之一。耶倫和布林肯的接力舉措，表面目的都在於“穩定中美關係”。值得注意的是，耶倫的中國行程有兩大特點：一是時間長，全程6天，從南到北；二是活動多，不僅要和中方各級高層會談，出席論壇、圓桌會議，還要和在華美國大型企業代表、北大師生等會面。...