Hey everyone! 😃 Are you ready to explore some amazing ancient buildings without leaving your home? 🏠 CGTN has launched a super cool virtual exhibition called “Tang Architecture: Building Timeless Glory”! 🏯
This exhibition lets you dive into the world of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), one of China’s most awesome periods! 🎉 You’ll get to see stunning palaces, temples, and city layouts from over 1,000 years ago, all recreated with digital magic! 💫
Meet the Experts 👩🏫👨🏫
Many experts are really excited about this exhibition:
- Professor Zhang Yiwu from Peking University says it’s like turning history into a fun and immersive experience! 😍
- Wang Yongxian, also known as “Grandpa Dougong”, reveals the secrets of dougong, which are special wooden brackets that make traditional Chinese buildings strong and beautiful. 🏛️
- Professor Geng Shuo explores the cool designs behind the Daming Palace, showing how ancient builders combined art and nature! 🌳
- Architect Martijn de Geus thinks the Tang Dynasty’s city planning was brilliant, like a giant Go board! ♟️ It influenced many East Asian cities, even in Japan! 🇯🇵
Why is This Exhibition Special? 🌟
This virtual exhibition uses awesome digital technology to bring ancient architecture to life! It’s like time-traveling to the past! ⏳ You can explore grand buildings and learn about the culture and ideas of people from long ago.
Wu Shengrong, director of the China Pavilion at the 2025 Expo Osaka, says this project is a cool way for different civilizations to talk to each other! 🌍
The Legacy of Tang Architecture 🏰
The Tang Dynasty’s buildings didn’t just stay in China; they influenced architecture in other places, too! For example, Professor Nobuo Aoki points out that many old buildings in Japan have designs inspired by the Tang Dynasty. Isn’t that amazing? 😮
An Jiayao, a researcher, says that by using digital tech to recreate these ancient buildings, more people (like you!) can learn about and appreciate this awesome heritage. It’s important to keep these stories alive! 📚
Join the Adventure! 🚀
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your device and start exploring “Tang Architecture: Building Timeless Glory” with CGTN. Let’s uncover the wonders of ancient Chinese architecture together! 🧭✨
Remember, history isn’t just about the past; it’s a bridge to the future! 🌉
Reference(s):
Experts discuss aesthetics of Tang architecture in CGTN exhibition
cgtn.com
