December 21st (AMSP/CGTN) – – The University of Macao has been hosting a special exhibition featuring a comprehensive collection of ancient Chinese paintings to mark the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return.
Titled “Compilation of Classics in the Flourishing Age,” the exhibition aims to showcase the culture and the aesthetic pursuits of the Chinese nation. Divided into three sections each with their own cultural theme, nearly 500 paintings and works of calligraphy are on display.
“On this important occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return, we want to contribute in our own way at the University of Macao, using academic and artistic means to educate both our students and all citizens of Macao about the culture of the motherland,” said Li Jun, Head of the Department of Arts and Design at the University of Macao.
The “Compilation of Classics in the Flourishing Age” is a major national cultural project of unprecedented scale, spanning an exciting tranche of history and crossing borders.
Launched in 2005, the project covers nearly 20 years, compiling 226 books in 60 volumes and embracing more than 12,400 Chinese paintings from the pre-Qin Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. The collection includes the vast majority of surviving Chinese paintings that are considered national treasures.
The exhibition has been touring various parts of the country since 2021.
“I’ve learned that organizing this exhibition can be time-consuming and laborious, especially in terms of scanning artworks from various museums and recovering lost works from private collections. I am deeply grateful and touched to have this opportunity with the help of the platform and resources of the University of Macao to see so many masterpieces,” said Lam Ieng Yi, Student at the University of Macao.
The exhibition is sponsored and organized by the University of Macao and Zhejiang University from the mainland. It will run until February 9th, 2025.
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