In the documentary Every Treasure Tells a Story produced by CCTV, the creativity of ancient Chinese people is appreciated through 100 national treasures.Each of them is introduced in a 5-minute episode to tell a story, explaining the Chinese spirit, aesthetics and values behind them.This documentary provides a chance for the audience to understand the cultures of China from a fresh perspective.This book presents the stories of the 25 treasures in the third season of the documentary.Between the lines.you may find their legendary experiences that were hardly known and look far traces of the Chinese spirit.We are sure that these stories, which are full of ups and downs, will open a window for readers to gain a touch of the everlasting value and charm of the great country's gems.Thanks to the humanistic elements and knowledge, this artfully designed book is also an ideal choice for readers, especially fans of history and cultural relics, to dig deeper about the legend, history and Chinese culture after they turn off their electronic devices because it offers abundant content about how these treasures could possibly have been made, as well as traditional culture, and differences between China and the rest of the world.
Table of Contents
Goddess of the Luo River
Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Gathering by Wang Xizhi （Shenlong Version）
Brick Painting of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove and Rong Qiqi
Buddhist Statues in Longxing Temple，Qingzhou
Flying Apsaras
Tan Yao's Five Caves，Yungang Grottoes
Flower Tree-shaped Golden Buyao
Gilded Silver Jug
Tang Figures of Noble Ladies
Brocade with Standing Lion and Floral Medallion Design
Six Steeds at Zhaoling Mausoleum
Iron Knife with Crystal Pendant and 10-Character Inscription
Huiluo Granary Inscription Brick
Iron Oxen along the Yellow River
Tablet for Roman Nestorianism in China
Astana Figurines and Documents
Tricolor Camel Figurine with a Music Ensemble
Gilt Silver Turtle-shaped Wine Chip Holder with The Analects of Confucius Harmonization Inscription
Celadon Ewer with Brown Poetry Design，Changsha Ware
Astana Paintings of Fuxi and Nvwa
Gilded Bronze Dragon with an Iron Core
Tang Painted Figurines of the Chinese Zodiac
Agate Cup with Gold-Inlaid Beast Head
Tea Set，Underground Palace，Famen Temple
Dunhuang Sutra Illustrations
