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Museums in China: Timeless Exhibits

Join us for an imaginary visit to the largest and most important museums in China!
This fascinating activity page reveals three iconic exhibits to the children:
We will explore the mysterious Terracotta Army, understand why every soldier is different from the next, and how the museum preserves the fragile clay.
We will also get to know the story of blue-and-white porcelain, focusing on the beauty of the patterns and its artistic and commercial importance.
We will not skip, and will even set out on a fascinating journey following the Silk Road, to discover how valuable objects traveled a long way and became showpieces in museums around the world.

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Activity 1: Chinese Porcelain

Discover the secrets of China's "white gold." We will get to know the art of fine ceramics, the famous blue-and-white decoration techniques, and the way in which Chinese vessels became sought-after art items all over the globe.
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Activity 2: The Silk Road

Set out on a journey along the most famous trade route in history. We will learn about the meeting between East and West, about the goods, ideas, and inventions that passed along this way, and about the huge influence it had on the development of human culture.
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Activity 3: The Terracotta Army

Introduction to one of the most amazing archaeological discoveries in the world. We will reveal the story of the First Emperor and the mighty army of statues that was built to protect him in the afterlife, while observing the precise details of thousands of soldiers.
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