Shaanxi History Museum (Shaanxi Nature and Culture Tour Series)

Author: Tan Qianxue
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Shaanxi is one of the most important ancient cultural centers in China. Xi'an is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of the world and the starting point of the Silk Road. Moreover, Chinese civilization is the only ancient civilization in the world that has never been interrupted. Therefore, the Shaanxi History Museum is not only a carrier of ancient civilization but also a reflection of the splendid past of the Shaanxi region and an extension of traditional Chinese culture. Focusing on the era of the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties—which are the most proud andful periods for the Chinese people—the museum showcases its collection highlights, including bronze wares, terracotta figures from various dynasties, Tang tomb murals, and Tang dynasty gold and silver wares. Through these exhibits, when visitors stroll through the museum, they can easily feel and experience the mysterious and solemn aura of the Western Zhou bronze culture, the overwhelming might of the Qin and Han dynasties that swept across the six directions and extended their influence far and wide, as well as the splendid charm of the golden age of ancient China—the Tang dynasty. This book comprehensively introduces a large number of precious cultural relics in the museum, including bronze wares, wares, terracotta figures, gold and silver wares, murals, and more from the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties.