Tracing 8,000 Years of China's Musical Heritage through Silk and Bamboo
In short: Explore the enduring legacy of Chinese music through a curated collection of instruments and art. This overview highlights how musical traditions have evolved and persisted across millennia, from ancient pottery to Ming dynasty masterpieces.
Spanning a documented history exceeding 8,000 years, 'Silk and Bamboo: Music and Art of China' examines an ancient musical lineage. It showcases the interplay between diverse cultures and the continuity of practice from the fifth century B.C. to the modern era.
Notable pieces on display comprise a lacquered qin (zither) and an ivory-covered pipa (lute) from the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). The collection also features extraordinary bells from the fifth century B.C. and pottery figures of musicians and dancers from the Han (206 B.C.–220 A.D.) and Tang dynasties (618–907).
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