Abstract:

"China's National Palace Museum, containing the world's most esteemed collection of Chinese art, has been off-limits to the West for decades--until now. This elegant CD-ROM replicates the experience of touring the Chi-Shan Garden and the museum's four floors of galleries. High-quality color images of more than 250 national treasures are divided into eleven groups: bronzes, oracle bones, ceramics, calligraphy and painting, jadeware, enamelware, carvings, miniature curio cabinets, Ch'ing dynasty costume accessories, writing materials, and lacquerware. This CD-ROM is a tour de force that will promote a deep understanding of Chinese art, history and culture. Available for Windows only." -- China Books and Periodicals Catalog