THE Hangu Pass, 15 kilometers north of Lingbao City in Henan Province, was one of China＇s earliest military fortifications.It guarded the sole path, through deep gorges flanked by steep mountains, to the political an...THE Hangu Pass, 15 kilometers north of Lingbao City in Henan Province, was one of China＇s earliest military fortifications.It guarded the sole path, through deep gorges flanked by steep mountains, to the political and economic center of ancient China.展开更多
THE art of cinematically conveying light and images emerged in China just one century ago. But the Chinese fascination with light and shadow began much earlier.
IT was in 1914 that the thriving hubbub of West Street in Pingyao rapidly disappeared, as shops along it, most notably the distinguished Risbengchang, were one by one locked and shuttered. The owner of the draft bank ...IT was in 1914 that the thriving hubbub of West Street in Pingyao rapidly disappeared, as shops along it, most notably the distinguished Risbengchang, were one by one locked and shuttered. The owner of the draft bank had been arrested and taken into custody in Beijing soon after declaring bankruptcy.These depressing events occurred 90 years after展开更多
文摘THE Hangu Pass, 15 kilometers north of Lingbao City in Henan Province, was one of China＇s earliest military fortifications.It guarded the sole path, through deep gorges flanked by steep mountains, to the political and economic center of ancient China.
文摘THE art of cinematically conveying light and images emerged in China just one century ago. But the Chinese fascination with light and shadow began much earlier.
文摘IT was in 1914 that the thriving hubbub of West Street in Pingyao rapidly disappeared, as shops along it, most notably the distinguished Risbengchang, were one by one locked and shuttered. The owner of the draft bank had been arrested and taken into custody in Beijing soon after declaring bankruptcy.These depressing events occurred 90 years after
