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Beyond The Yellow River: Recent Discoveries from Ancient China
| Grade Levels: | 3 - 8 |
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| Core Subject(s): | Fine Arts - Visual Arts |
| Website: | http://www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm |
| Next Airing: | Mon, Mar 26th, 2012 at 10:37 AM on UEN-TV |
| Length: | 00:19:32 |
| Usage rights: | 12/1/2004 to 12/13/2013 |
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The exhibition The Golden Age of Chinese Archaeology: Celebrated Discoveries from the People's Republic of China illustrates the achievements of Chinese culture from 5000 B.C.E. To the tenth century C.E. (the neolithic through early imperial periods), focusing on important archaeological discoveries of the last forty years. Many of the objects were found in tombs and had been created for use during the lifetime of the deceased as well as for the afterlife. Examples of sculpture, ritual implements, decorative arts, jade burial suits, and monumental bronzes are seen in the context of archival and current film footage. The program is narrated by Amy Tan, with additional commentary provided by several specialists. (19 minutes) Order #VC161 This videocassette may also be used with the color slide programs The Chinese Past and The Golden Age of Chinese Archaeology.
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