Outside the main building of the National Palace Museum. Photos were not permitted inside. I don't think a photo would do justice to some of the exhibits anyway. One just has to see 5 concentrical spheres carved from one piece of ivory to really appreciate the artwork. Some of the carvings have magnifying glasses in front of them as that is the only way to see the intricate details of the carvings.
Friday, September 26, 2008
National Palace Museum
Our first stop was the National Palace Museum. Geoff - Do you remember the ivory and jade carvings we saw there 26 years ago? Well, they are still there and just as impressive. We spent about 2 hours wandering through the museum looking at various exhibits from the past dynasties of China. The caligraphy, paintings, maps and other artifacts were interesting, but the highlight for all of us was the carvings. Of course the air conditioning was also quite a highlight!!
Outside the main building of the National Palace Museum. Photos were not permitted inside. I don't think a photo would do justice to some of the exhibits anyway. One just has to see 5 concentrical spheres carved from one piece of ivory to really appreciate the artwork. Some of the carvings have magnifying glasses in front of them as that is the only way to see the intricate details of the carvings.
Outside the main building of the National Palace Museum. Photos were not permitted inside. I don't think a photo would do justice to some of the exhibits anyway. One just has to see 5 concentrical spheres carved from one piece of ivory to really appreciate the artwork. Some of the carvings have magnifying glasses in front of them as that is the only way to see the intricate details of the carvings.
