Tian Gong Kai Wu (2)

Author: Liu Shenghua
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: From meticulous attention to detail to mastering the art, discussing ancient architectural layouts; from the collapse of earthenware to ancient brick and tile technology, to replicating methods and ancient cosmetics; from adjusting sails with the wind to ancient navigation technology, to gazing at the heavens through a tube and ancient astronomical observation techniques. The emergence of some idioms is a product of ancient scientific and technological development, embodying the sweat and wisdom of our ancestors. CCTV's Tian Gong Kai Wu is a well-known science popularization program that borrows the name of the book Tian Gong Kai Wu written by the Ming Dynasty scientist Song Yingxing. It primarily focuses on ancient inventions, pays attention to ancient artifacts from the perspective of modern civilization, and explores how to recognize the ingenuity of our ancestors to inspire the present. It is precisely with this philosophy that a series of outstanding programs have been produced, allowing audiences to learn about: "Where does the 'Three Perfections of Yue Swords' excel?" "Why can the 'Hanging Temple' hang in the air?" "Why does the 'Fish Basin' splash water?" This book is the supporting series for the program, and this is the second volume. CCTV's Tian Gong Kai Wu is a well-known science popularization program that borrows the name of the book Tian Gong Kai Wu written by the Ming Dynasty scientist Song Yingxing. It primarily focuses on ancient inventions, pays attention to ancient artifacts from the perspective of modern civilization, and explores how to recognize the ingenuity of our ancestors to inspire the present. It is precisely with this philosophy that a series of outstanding programs have been produced, allowing audiences to learn about: "Where does the 'Three Perfections of Yue Swords' excel?" "Why can the 'Hanging Temple' hang in the air?" "Why does the 'Fish Basin' splash water?" This book is the supporting series for the program, and this is the second volume. From meticulous attention to detail to mastering the art, discussing ancient architectural layouts; from the collapse of earthenware to ancient brick and tile technology, to replicating methods and ancient cosmetics; from adjusting sails with the wind to ancient navigation technology, to gazing at the heavens through a tube and ancient astronomical observation techniques, some idioms are a product of ancient scientific and technological development, embodying the sweat and wisdom of our ancestors. Tian Gong Kai Wu carries the traditional culture of the Chinese nation, spreads scientific knowledge, scientific methods, and scientific thinking, and is backed by a team of high-level experts and scholars. It uses cultural relics, ancient books, and preserved skills as resources, with rich content and vivid presentation, making it a long-running program without a broadcast expiration date. It has a positive impact on improving citizens' scientific literacy and cultivating cultural taste. Tian Gong Kai Wu should have a permanent vitality.