The art of oil painting was introduced by missionaries to the chinese court during emperor Qianlong’s era in the middle of the 18th century
Two national art schools in beijing and Zhejiang’s provincial capital Hangzhou were founded, and european-trained educators of distinctly different schools were appointed to head them. Their legacy lives on, with many styles, such as symbolic, expressive, abstract, surrealistic and Fantasy co-existing with traditional Realism.
Musicians from China and the UK relish the chance to share a stage - and an Olympic moment.
When the torch of the Olympic Games passes from Beijing to London, a musical bond between the two cities is also celebrated.
China's Kunqu Opera was recently performed for the first time at the Shaw Theater of London - and to great acclaim.
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