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National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) Classroom Materials Descriptions
selected antiquities and works of art in 12 categories. Each exhibit is described by a narrator for easy
listening, while zoom and revolve functions allow full appreciation of every detail.
A City of Cathay $49.95
Painted for the young Qianlong Emperor in 1736, A City of Cathay is an 11-meter handscroll by artists of
the Qing court. It depicts a captivating vision of urban life centuries earlier in the Northern Song capital
(modern Kaifeng), on the day of the springtime Qingming festival. Here you will find a wedding procession
with colorful banners and musicians; a lively outdoor opera; performing monkeys, acrobats and a tightrope
walker; and more. Its energy, accessibility, and meticulous detail rank this among the greatest of
Chinese paintings. Enter medieval China's age of wealth and witness the rich texture of Chinese life in
imperial times.
Glory of Chinese Calligraphy $49.95
This CD-ROM will take you on a journey through Chinese calligraphy, starting with the evolution and
history and finishing with the beauty and variety of scripts. You will also follow the footsteps of the great
calligraphers and the risks they took to perfect their art.
The National Palace Museum Experience (Tour) $49.95
The National Palace Museum in Taipei is a world-famous museum of Chinese art and culture.
Accumulated using all the resources available to Chinese emperors over the centuries, its collection
enshrines the finest accomplishments of imperial China's artists, craftsmen, and scholars. Now for the
first time ever, this CD-ROM guides you on a virtual tour through the Museum's many fascinating galleries
and offers you a relaxing environment in which to luxuriate in the beauty of Chinese art.
Treasures of Imperial China $89.98
This CD-ROM collection features six complete collections in one set. Each CD-ROM examines the
breathtaking collection of ancient Chinese art from the National Palace Museum: painting, jade, bronze,
porcelain, auspicious objects and ruyi scepters, and imperial writing implements.
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