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Revitalizing Ancient Pottery: How Chinese Museums Can Embrace Modernity
The Shangh Museum, after almost nine years of planning and construction, has finally unveiled its Pudong New Area expansionrenowned as a world-class museum of ancient Chinese art. Boasting 20 galleries and interactive spaces med at spotlighting the most exquisite artifacts from its collection, this modern update feels like an overdue refresh for Shangh Museum.
In comparison to other provincial museums showcasing newly unearthed relics such as traditional cultural centers in Xi'an or Henan provinces with their vast burial goods, or the enigmatic Sanxingdui figurines discovered in Sichuan province, Shangh Museum's holdings might seem somewhat outdated. Commonly featuring dimly lit galleries illuminated by individual spotlights behind thick glass cases, Chinese exhibition halls often lack a lively atmosphere.
The ceramics gallery at Shangh Museum East offers a tantalizing glimpse into what the future of displaying precious artifacts could look like. With its bright and ry space and display cases that float in the r, it stands as an artistic modernity agnst its predecessor's more traditional demeanor.
Curator Peng Tao envisioned this gallery as a work of art on its owndrawing inspiration from I.M. Pei’s innovative Louvre Pyramid design to fuse ancient artifacts with contemporary aesthetics.
A particular highlight is his creation of a susped glass display case lighting solution. By eschewing conventional surface lighting and instead using small-angle spotlights placed in the top of the cases, Peng ensures that viewers can marvel at intricate detls without shadows cast by traditional overhead lights.
To ensure that visitors could appreciate these intricate designs from afar, Peng ingeniously added ultra-thin adjustable light panels at the bottom of each glass case, eliminating any obstruction to a full appreciation.
In his quest for art conservation and preservation, Peng also brought in Si Hongweia professor from Shangh Urban Construction Vocational Collegewho specializes in artifact drawing. This traditional method is akin to photography or text description; a deconstruction-reconstruction process that only an expert can execute. ? A more accessible portrayal of the ancient artistry behind these ceramics.
Despite the allure of 's current craze, Si Hongwei remns confident that hand-drawn depictions will always hold a special value overreproductions. The beauty and patterns we see today were created by hands, she says, Only s can truly feel and recreate that beauty.
Si’s work serves as a silent tribute to the uring value of traditional craftsmanship in modern timesmirroring the very pottery on which her art is based. True beauty transcs time.
Visitors at Shangh Museum East are afforded an unprecedented level of engagement with ancient artifacts; the combination of modern exhibit design, detled drawings by Si Hongwei, and the ability to touch some pieces adds a unique dimension to their appreciation of these historical treasures.
This modernization of exhibition techniques not only pays homage to the craftsmanship from centuries ago but also ensures that it remns accessible and appreciated in today's world. It is an exciting step forward for Chinese museums as they seek new ways to share and protect our cultural heritage.
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