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Terracotta Army The discovery of the Terracotta Army at the tomb complex of Qin Shihuangdi in 1974 is one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th century. british museum • qin shihuangdi • terracotta army • qin dynasty • round reading room
The Terracotta Army The creation of the Terracotta Army, one of the most astonishing tourist attractions in the world, is examined and assessed. qin emperor • xian • shihuangdi • ancient chinese army • chinese chariot
The Terracotta Warriors of China The glorious reign of Qin Shihuangdi (r. 221-210 B.C.), Bronze Age China's first emperor, and his funereal statuary are freshly reassessed in a new special exhibition. ancient chinese art exhibitions • touring art museum shows • china • qin dynasty • terracotta warriors soldiers
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The First Emperor By 221 BC, King Zheng had unified China under the Qin Dynasty and proclaimed himself Shi Huang-di, First Emperor. A scant eleven years later he was buried with his now famous terracotta army, and the Qin Dynasty soon followed suit. What happened in between? Read about this fascinating and tyrannical ruler who, in the end, tried to cheat death. china • chinese • shi huang-di • huangdi • first emperor
Visit China's Terracotta Warriors See the continuing excavation in progress, experience the immense terracotta army in its original home and visit Xi'An's ancient city wall all in one day. china's terracotta warriors • xi'an city wall • travel from beijing • private guided tours • excavated terracotta army
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California Museum Art Exhibitions: Summer 2008 Important works of art from antiquity to modern times are on view in 15 special exhibitions at eight California museums during Summer 2008. art museum exhibitions • ancient medieval renaissance modern art • california special exhibitions • terra cotta warriors • dale chihuly
Rob Cohen's The Mummy:Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Beyond bad acting and directorial mistakes, The Mummy has a steady plot that moves along with dramatic effects and great set design. Includes some spoilers. the mummy: tomb of the dragon • emperor • rob cohen • brendan fraser • maria bello
Asian Art Special Exhibitions Bronze Age China's terracotta warriors, Japan's ukiyo-e paintings and Tibet's armor are explored in a wide range of Asian art exhibitions on display. traveling asian art museum exhibitions • qing dynasty • china tibet japan bhutan himalayas korea • ukiyo-e floating world • buddhist art
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Holiday Gifts: Museum Books 2007 Ten scholarly books with color illustrations, produced for nine museum special exhibitions and one permanent installation, are recommended for holiday giftgiving in 2007. art history archaeology museum books christmas gif • museum exhibition catalogues monographs • ancient medieval renaissance modern african art • egypt tutankhamun • greek and roman art
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Individuality Unearthed An account of the discovery and excavation of the terra cotta army of Qin Shihuangdi, First Emperor of Qin, in China. china • terra cotta • warriors • qin shihuangdi • first emperor |
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