Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 7508503872五
Published on: 2004-10
Hardcover
Museums are a facet of ethnic culture. This book introduces 50 museums selected from China’s 2,000, with the aim of bringing Chinese civilization in all its glory to Chinese and overseas readers. The authors are Li Xianyao, museologist, and Luo Zhewen, an expert on ancient architecture.
Many of the Museums selected for this book have been designated as key protected cultural sites by China. Some have been included in the United Nation's UNESO List of World Cultural Heritage Sites.
1. National Treasure
2. Contributions of China's National
3. Tracing the Tracks of History
4. Treasures of China's Stone Grottoes
5. Undergroud Imperial Palaces
6. Hua-xia Civilization
7. Assembly of Talents: Arts and Literature
8. Gardens and Architectural
9. Homes of Our Forebears
10. Marvels of Heaven and Earth: Natural History
