Exotic Qing court painting: Western brushstrokes depicting Eastern charm
One outstanding example is Pine, Hawk, and Lingzhi Fungus, completed in 1724 during the Yongzheng reign, and crafted by Italian court painter Giuseppe Castiglione (1688-1766), known by his Chinese ...
I’m an interior designer and four trends are making your home feel cold
WITH Christmas and the New Year looming, some of us might be thinking about giving our homes a freshen-up. Every new year ...