Source: CCTV.com
01-21-2009 08:37
Special Report: 2009 Spring FestivalA variety of cultural and art exhibitions are lighting up Beijing to mark the upcoming "Year of the Ox". Chinese have long regarded the ox as an icon of civilization, and Ox-related exhibitions have been attracting throngs of visitors.
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| The Capital Museum is hosting its annual lunar New Year exhibition series. |
Along Beijing's famous Liulichang antique street -- an exhibition of traditional Chinese ink and brush paintings dedicated to the loving animal is on show. The 120 works on display were all painted by Fan Zeng, one of the leading lights on the contemporary Chinese art scene. He has specially created these paintings to mark the New Year.
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| Beijing's traditional handicrafts and playthings have taken over the hall. |
Painter Fan Zeng said, "The Ox was the major driving power in agricultural societies. It can be regarded as the "national animal" of China. This subject should be very interesting for artistic creation."
