While London was just a small market town in the 7th century, the city of Chang’an (Xi’an) was the most advanced city in the world and the capital of the Chinese Tang Empire. One of the four great cities of ancient China, Chang’an served as the start and terminus of the silk road, which opened the world to India, Persia and the Horn of Africa, and to boundless trade and discovery.
Recent archaeological findings of gold, silver, glass, ceramics, sculptures and mural paintings tell stories about this Golden Age of China. This exhibition showcases more than 130 objects from Chang’an and the province of Shaanxi. It includes a digital presentation that uses pioneering virtual-reality technology.
Type of Event: Art and design
Venue: Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery Rd
Sydney NSW 2000
Date: from 9 April to 10 July 2016
Price: to be confirmed
Website: Art Gallery of New South Wales
Telephone: (02) 9225 1700
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