Xi'an Expo 2011
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Main sculptures of the International Horticultural Exposition 2011 Xi'an
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( expo2011.cn )
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Updated: 2011-03-03
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1. One of 16 Items of Da Han Crouching Horse The International Horticultural Exposition 2011 Xi'an adopted traditional colored glaze technology and fired 16 sculptures based on the shapes of original 16 stone sculptures made between the Qin Dynasty and the Western Han Dynasty periods. These fired sculptures will be introduced at the exposition. This is the most realistic reproduction of these original sculptures in history and will perfectly reproduce the shapes, texture, and charms of the original cultural relics. The colored-glaze reproductions have clear shapes with the brilliance of the original items. They are perfect symbols of Chinese traditional culture and the ancient capital, Chang'an. 2. Fantastic Forest This is a giant public glass sculpture designed by Sheng Shanshan, a Chinese-American sculptress. It uses traditional Italian glass technologies with one thousand years of history and was completed by hand in Venice. This large-scale sculpture will show different colors during the day and at night. Visitors can experience the inconstancy of its form and color by changing their point of view or position. 3. Silk Road It was designed based on a poster created by Chen Shaohua, a famous graphic design master. The ceramics "Chinese"part of its leg was glazed and painted, while the part of its leg in western-style cloth was treated by black baking varnish technology. It was very difficult to make due to the huge area of this sculpture needed to be processed and the complicated manufacturing process. It exemplies the fruits of communication, exchange, and cooperation in ideas, culture, etc. between China and the West. 4. Three Variations of Plum Blossom It is the work of a famous sculptor, Chen Yungang, combining smooth "ink lines" and hard bronze pieces. These two very different forms and elements make a semi-abstract three dimensional sculpture. The sculpture is elegant, natural, and smooth, showing the soul of Chinese classical music and traditional culture. 5. Tree Branch Horse It is the work of Heather Jansch, a famous artist from England. Heather Jansch made animal shapes such as horses and deers with driftwood from the beach as materials, converting the useless to something special. This is an example of non-traditional material application, reflecting the ecologically and environmentally friendly theme of the International Horticultural Exposition 2011 Xi'an. 6. Ancient Wooden Qin Made from buried wood, buried in the ancient river beds of Sichuan, Hunan, and other places for thousands of years, the ancient qin (a kind of musical instrument), has been weathered for thousands of years before it is presented. It seems to wait quietly to be played and listened to by a good friend. It is an example of the protection and application of non-traditional materials and a reflection of traditional Chinese history and culture. |
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