World Heritage Tour. Art Treasures

Author: Qiu Qiujuan
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Some are moved by religious faith; some are inspired by love; some, some simply for the love of art. There are astonishing kings and nobles of power and wealth; there are renowned masters of genius; and there are many nameless craftsmen passed down through generations. Regardless of their motivations or identities, great artistic creations equally move the heart. The Taj Mahal's pure white, harmonious, and perfect beauty makes everyone marvel again and again; Gaudí's bizarre, magnificent, and dreamlike architecture leaves everyone speechless; stepping into the Suzhou Gardens, the refined life and art of Chinese literati inspire endless longing. Whether it's castles, tombs, temples, grottoes, or residences, the world heritage sites selected in this book are all masterpieces at the pinnacle of art, inviting you to explore and appreciate them slowly.