TAIPEI—The master calligrapher Ch‘ing Yu-kuo’s thick brush snapped and slid across the paper, leaving mysterious symbols of lampblack ink known as the Chinese characters. His creations followed the melody of the flautist, to his side, who was playing the famous “Orchid Spring” on a bamboo dizi. Their work was completed in minutes, and Ch’ing stepped back to reveal a ten character motif of good wishes: “Following the grand tradition, a lofty realm and great wisdom will be our future destiny.” Members of the press and VIPs promptly erupted in emphatic applause.
Taiwan’s world renowned National Palace Museum (NPM) celebrated its 83rd anniversary on October 8. Joining the celebration was current director, Chou Kung-shin, who took the occasion to outline her ambitious plans to lead the museum into the future, and used the opportunity to open and introduce two of the museum’s striking new exhibitions.
The first, Stunning Decorative Porcelains from the Chienlung Reign, is a showcase of magnificent porcelain craftsmanship mostly from the mid 18th century, under the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing dynasty. The second, Masterpieces of Chin and T'ang Dynasty Calligraphy, presents quintessential calligraphy from the Eastern Jin (317-420 CE) and Tang (618-907 CE) periods, with several other influential pieces.
Taiwan’s world renowned National Palace Museum (NPM) celebrated its 83rd anniversary on October 8. Joining the celebration was current director, Chou Kung-shin, who took the occasion to outline her ambitious plans to lead the museum into the future, and used the opportunity to open and introduce two of the museum’s striking new exhibitions.
The first, Stunning Decorative Porcelains from the Chienlung Reign, is a showcase of magnificent porcelain craftsmanship mostly from the mid 18th century, under the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing dynasty. The second, Masterpieces of Chin and T'ang Dynasty Calligraphy, presents quintessential calligraphy from the Eastern Jin (317-420 CE) and Tang (618-907 CE) periods, with several other influential pieces.
