Zibo’s Sparkling Glass Art Dazzles at China’s National Museum
Hey there! ๐ Have you ever wondered how glass can be turned into amazing works of art? ๐ง At the National Museum of China, there’s a super cool exhibition right now that’s all about liuli (that’s pronounced “lee-oo-lee”)โwhich means colored glaze glass! ๐จโจ
The city of Zibo, located in the Chinese mainland, has been famous for its glassmaking skills for thousands of years. ๐๏ธ๐ฅ Craftsmen there have been creating beautiful glass pieces that shine and sparkle in all colors of the rainbow. ๐๐
At the exhibition, you can see ancient glass treasures that emperors once admired. ๐ There are also modern creations that show how artists today are continuing this amazing tradition. ๐บโจ It’s like taking a journey through time, seeing how glass art has changed and grown over the centuries! โณ๐
One of the coolest things is how they make the glass so colorful. Do you know how they do it? ๐ค They add special minerals to the molten glass, and it changes the colors! It’s like magic! ๐งโโ๏ธโจ For example, adding gold can make the glass turn a beautiful red color, and cobalt makes it blue! ๐๐ต
If you love art, history, or just shiny things, this exhibition is definitely worth checking out! ๐ So next time you’re in Beijing, make sure to visit the National Museum of China and see the sparkling wonders of Zibo’s liuli glass! ๐๏ธ๐
What color of glass would you make if you could? Let us know! ๐ฌ๐
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Zibo's rich tradition of colored glaze shines at China National Museum
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