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China Cultural News: World sculpture conference; ox fossil discovered; calligraphy exhibition
BEIJING, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The following are some Chinese cultural news items in brief:
WORLD SCULPTURE CONFERENCE ATTRACTS OVER 600 PARTICIPANTS
WORLD SCULPTURE CONFERENCE ATTRACTS OVER 600 PARTICIPANTS
More than 600 sculptors from 100 countries and regions took part in the third Changchun World Sculpture Conference, which was held in northeast China's Jilin Province from Friday to Saturday. "It has provided us with a wonderful platform to share ideas and will help to promote cultural exchanges," Russian sculptor Schura Shestakov said. Artists from around the world expressed their understanding of cultural hybridism through their works.
"I found a connection between ancient Latin American and Chinese civilizations," said sculptor Claude Montes from Haiti. "Ancient Chinese and Mayan civilizations created a similar solar calendar; what I am trying to express through my work is the infinity of the universe and eternity in human civilizations," he said. Greek sculptor Sakellaris Koutouz said "I am deeply attracted to and inspired by traditional Chinese art and culture."
OX FOSSIL DISCOVERED IN NORTHWEST CHINA
A fossil of an ox dating back over 120,000 years was recently discovered in northwest China's Gansu Province, according to local authorities. The fossil was discovered by Wu Hehai, a farmer from the village of Wanjiamiao in the city of Baiyin. He said that he found "rocks that resembled a pile of bones" in 2008 while tilling his land.
After experts confirmed that the "rocks" were in fact a fossil, he donated the findings to the city's museum. The museum has contacted experts from Beijing to repair the fossil and plans to show it to the public later this year. The ox is believed to have lived during the late Pleistocene epoch. Experts believe the fossil will be helpful for scientists who are studying local geographical and climate changes.
CALLIGRAPHY EXHIBITION PARK OPENS IN NE CHINA
A new calligraphy exhibition park, built in the shape of a massive seal, has been built in northeast China's Jilin Province to collect and exhibit the work of domestic and foreign calligraphers. The exhibition park, named "Mobaoyuan" or "Garden of Calligraphy," opened on Saturday in Tongyu County. Works by 831 calligraphers are currently on display in the park. "It is the biggest seal in China," said Duan Chenggui, vice chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, referring to the park's shape.
Wang Yuechuan, head of the calligraphy research institute at Beijing University, said that the park will help to bring art closer to ordinary people. "Calligraphy is a precious treasure in China," he said. "Its inheritance will require the efforts of all of society."
"I found a connection between ancient Latin American and Chinese civilizations," said sculptor Claude Montes from Haiti. "Ancient Chinese and Mayan civilizations created a similar solar calendar; what I am trying to express through my work is the infinity of the universe and eternity in human civilizations," he said. Greek sculptor Sakellaris Koutouz said "I am deeply attracted to and inspired by traditional Chinese art and culture."
OX FOSSIL DISCOVERED IN NORTHWEST CHINA
A fossil of an ox dating back over 120,000 years was recently discovered in northwest China's Gansu Province, according to local authorities. The fossil was discovered by Wu Hehai, a farmer from the village of Wanjiamiao in the city of Baiyin. He said that he found "rocks that resembled a pile of bones" in 2008 while tilling his land.
After experts confirmed that the "rocks" were in fact a fossil, he donated the findings to the city's museum. The museum has contacted experts from Beijing to repair the fossil and plans to show it to the public later this year. The ox is believed to have lived during the late Pleistocene epoch. Experts believe the fossil will be helpful for scientists who are studying local geographical and climate changes.
CALLIGRAPHY EXHIBITION PARK OPENS IN NE CHINA
A new calligraphy exhibition park, built in the shape of a massive seal, has been built in northeast China's Jilin Province to collect and exhibit the work of domestic and foreign calligraphers. The exhibition park, named "Mobaoyuan" or "Garden of Calligraphy," opened on Saturday in Tongyu County. Works by 831 calligraphers are currently on display in the park. "It is the biggest seal in China," said Duan Chenggui, vice chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, referring to the park's shape.
Wang Yuechuan, head of the calligraphy research institute at Beijing University, said that the park will help to bring art closer to ordinary people. "Calligraphy is a precious treasure in China," he said. "Its inheritance will require the efforts of all of society."
(Source: Xinhuanet)
