Walk Closer to Museums (A European Museum Tour)

Author: Chen Ying
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: All chapters in this book were written after my two trips to European museums for research following China's reform and opening-up. This book reflects both my experiences visiting European museums and my insights gained from years of studying European art history and cultural history. It is divided into two parts, covering topics such as:
- English Reflections
- London, the City of Antiquities and Museums
- York, the Land of History and Culture
- Edinburgh, the Center of Scottish Civilization
- Oxford, the University Town
- The Most English-Smoothed Towns
- European Contemplations
- The Glory of Germany
- Dutch Charm
- Belgian Stories
- The Radiance of France
- The Soul of Italy
and more detailed content.