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Paintings of Xu Beihong
Over 100 paintings by modern China’s painting master Xu Beihong are on show at the National Art Museum, including his oil and ink wash works. Xu is skilled at portraying birds and animals. He decided to integrate Western techniques with traditional Chinese art, which exerted a big influence on contemporary Chinese artists.
9 am - 6 pm, Jan 27 through Mar 4 (closed on Mondays). 1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng distict, Beijing. 010-6403-4951.
Memories of her youth
An ongoing photograph exhibition by French artist Anais Matane showcases the lives of pioneering group of Beijing-based folk singer-songwriters. She is also a photographer. The photos, taken from 2002 to 2004, are on display at her solo exhibition Warm-Up at Beijing’s Three Shadow +3 Gallery.
10 am - 6 pm, Jan 30 through Feb 27 (closed on Mondays), 155A, Caochangdi Art Zone, Chaoyang district. 010-6431-9063.
Artists from 50 nations showcase prints in Beijing
Printmaking, an important part of traditional Chinese art since the Han Dynasty (202BC - AD 220), reached a peak in the Ming(1368 - 1644) and Qing(1644 - 1911) dynasties. Now, an International Print Invitation Exhibition in Beijing features around 50 artists from countries involved China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
10 am - 6 pm, Jan 27 through Mar 4. Today Art Museum, Building4, Apple Community, 32 Baiziwan Road, Chaoyang district. 010-5876-0600.
A painting on display
An exhibition entitled Blooming Flowers in Flourish Age -- Exhibition of Elaborate Bird-and-Flower Paintings kicked off at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing on Thursday. More than 100 elaborate(精美的) bird-and-flower paintings collected by the museum are on display.
9 am - 5 pm, Feb. 2 through March 4. National Museum of China, 16 East Chang’an Avenue, Dongcheng district. 010-6511-6188.
21. Where can you appreciate Xu Beihong’s paintings?
A. National Art Museum
B. National Museum of China
C. Today Art Museum, Building4
D. Beijing’s Three Shadow +3 Gallery
22. Which of the following exhibitions last the longest time?
A. Paintings of Xu Beihong.
B. Anais Matane’s solo exhibition Warm-Up .
C. International Print Invitation Exhibition.
D. Blooming Flowers in Flourish Age
23. Which number can you dial supposing you are into bird-and-flower paintings?
A. 010-6503-4951 B. 010-6431-9063 C.010-6511-6188 D. 010-5876-0600
