Taking Huaqing Palace in Xi'an City for example,landscape architectural features of Huaqing Palace,its classical garden cultural heritage and aesthetic consciousness of landscape culture were analyzed.It was propo...Taking Huaqing Palace in Xi'an City for example,landscape architectural features of Huaqing Palace,its classical garden cultural heritage and aesthetic consciousness of landscape culture were analyzed.It was proposed that its rich cultural characteristics and aesthetic elements should be fully used,modern landscape planning theories and design techniques applied to integrate into the designs,satisfy requirements of modern people's life,fully demonstrate history,culture and aesthetic characteristics of the scenic area,and also support its future construction.展开更多
As the imperial residences of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties （1368-1911）, the Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang were the centers of state power in late feudal China.
The Potala Palace is not only a sacred place in the hearts of Tibetan people but also a world-renowned tourist destination.From its mysterious past to today’s openness and inclusiveness,the palace has embarked on a d...The Potala Palace is not only a sacred place in the hearts of Tibetan people but also a world-renowned tourist destination.From its mysterious past to today’s openness and inclusiveness,the palace has embarked on a distinctive path of“dynamic preservation.”展开更多
As a biopic focusing on the people’s writer Liu Qing,the movie Liu Qing shows the creative process of Liu Qing’s rooting in the countryside and sharing the fate of peasants through the fusion of realist aesthetics a...As a biopic focusing on the people’s writer Liu Qing,the movie Liu Qing shows the creative process of Liu Qing’s rooting in the countryside and sharing the fate of peasants through the fusion of realist aesthetics and poetic expression.Contemporary writer’s biography movie is almost blank in the domestic movie history due to its special subject matter.The creation of Liu Qing required balancing the tension between historical truth,artistic aesthetics,and policy scrutiny.By deconstructing the multiple identities of the writer,reconstructing the logic of vernacular narrative,and exploring the innovation of melodramatic genre,the director has created the image of a people’s writer rooted in the earth.Combining the perspective of director Tian Bo,this article discusses how to construct a writer’s image on the screen with both depth of thought and humanistic temperature,and reveals the revelation of Liu Qing’s spirit to contemporary literary creation.展开更多
Inside Beijing’s Palace Museum,priceless artefacts make history come alive In the heart of Beijing,the former imperial residence,also known as the Forbidden City,stands as a silent witness to the ebb and flow of Chin...Inside Beijing’s Palace Museum,priceless artefacts make history come alive In the heart of Beijing,the former imperial residence,also known as the Forbidden City,stands as a silent witness to the ebb and flow of China’s history.For centuries,ordinary people could only catch fleeting glimpses of the palace’s gilded ridges from beyond its towering walls,their imaginations wandering through the mysteries hidden within.展开更多
Perched on crimson shoulders,Potala ascends a celestial stairway.Alabaster walls cradle golden roofs.Ancient stones murmur mantras,corridors breathe incense.Shadows dance with prayer flags,weaving time into silk.A sac...Perched on crimson shoulders,Potala ascends a celestial stairway.Alabaster walls cradle golden roofs.Ancient stones murmur mantras,corridors breathe incense.Shadows dance with prayer flags,weaving time into silk.A sacred place in pilgrims'hearts,it guards the soul of this snowy plateau stretching vastly across western China.展开更多
Xizang has been an integral part of Chinese territory since ancient times.During the Qing Dynasty,the central government further strengthened its governance over Xizang,with management measures in local administration...Xizang has been an integral part of Chinese territory since ancient times.During the Qing Dynasty,the central government further strengthened its governance over Xizang,with management measures in local administration,military,religion,economy,and culture gradually being perfected and implemented.展开更多
The century-long metamorphosis of the Palace Museum-from an imperial enclave to a public institution-reflects the profound cultural shifts of modern China.This investigation methodically explores pivotal stages:its in...The century-long metamorphosis of the Palace Museum-from an imperial enclave to a public institution-reflects the profound cultural shifts of modern China.This investigation methodically explores pivotal stages:its inauguration in 1925,the wartime diaspora of artifacts from 1933 to 1949,conservation endeavors after 1949,and cross-strait institutional evolution,with close attention to centennial initiatives and philatelic commemorations in 2025.The findings indicate that although geopolitical forces physically dispersed the collections across the Taiwan Strait-giving rise to narratives of separation-scholarly cooperation,preservation craftsmanship,and shared symbolism have engendered enduring cultural continuities.Stamps,as condensed cultural media,articulate divergent articulations of heritage yet achieve convergence through mutual techniques of creation,aesthetic principles,and the unifying acts of collectors.Ultimately,the Palace Museum’s century-long transformation offers a model of civilizational transmission across political divides-one that creatively conceptualizes“palace walls”as mechanisms of insulation for culture preservation and bridges for identity reassertion.展开更多
On March 28,2025,an M_(w) 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar,causing extensive damage to engineering facilities,causing thousands of casualties.In addition,at 2 km-by-2 km square,Mandalay Royal Palace,famous as an importan...On March 28,2025,an M_(w) 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar,causing extensive damage to engineering facilities,causing thousands of casualties.In addition,at 2 km-by-2 km square,Mandalay Royal Palace,famous as an important historical and cultural relic facility,also suffered significant damage.A detailed field investigation took place after the earthquake,with subsequent analysis of post-earthquake high-resolution remote sensing images.It was found that damage was concentrated primarily to the four exterior walls of the palace.Specifically,many parts of the walls broke off or collapsed,and some of the palace gates and watchtowers on the walls were destroyed or even collapsed.The collapse rate of the palace gates was significantly higher than that of the watchtowers and palace walls,and the degree of damage to the north and south sides of the palace walls was significantly higher than that of the east or west sides.This special spatial damage distribution may be related to the strike-slip movement of the Sagaing fault.The research results not only serve as a valuable reference for understanding the ground motion characteristics of this destructive earthquake but also help learn lessons to better protect cultural relics against the effects of future earthquakes.展开更多
China’s Palace Museum continues to evolve in step with the times with an open and collaborative spirit,telling a compelling story of how an ancient civilization embraces the modern world while taking innovative steps...China’s Palace Museum continues to evolve in step with the times with an open and collaborative spirit,telling a compelling story of how an ancient civilization embraces the modern world while taking innovative steps towards the future.展开更多
Background:Bladder outlet obstruction(BOO)is a prevalent urinary system disease main caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)in males.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)Danzhi qing’e decoction(DZQE)has the functions...Background:Bladder outlet obstruction(BOO)is a prevalent urinary system disease main caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)in males.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)Danzhi qing’e decoction(DZQE)has the functions of strengthening“Yang Qi”(one of the fundamental concept in TCM,representing the active,warming,and energizing force within the body.It governs physiological functions,maintains body temperature,and promotes vitality.Balanced“Yang Qi”supports immunity and metabolism,while deficiency may lead to fatigue,cold intolerance,or weakened resilience),promoting blood circulation,and removing blood stasis,and nourishing yin based on the TCM theory.Previous studies have found that it significantly improved BPH and regulate urinary function in estrogen and androgen-induced rats.However,it is unclear whether DZQE has an inhibitory effect on BOO rats.Methods:Male Wistar rats underwent retropubic partial bladder neck ligation to induce BOO.DZQE extract(2.7/5.4 g/kg)was administered orally for 35 days.Anesthetized rats underwent cystometry to assess BOO and treatment effects on urinary parameters.Bladder histopathology,fibrosis,and PCNA expression were evaluated via HE,Masson’s,and IHC staining.Western blot quantified bladder tissue levels of choline acetyltransferase(ChAT),rho-associated protein kinase 1(ROCK1),myosin light chain kinase(MLCK),myosin light chain 2(MLC-2),extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK),proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA),B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2),and Bcl-2 related X protein(Bax).Primary bladder smooth muscle cells were cultured,exposed to hydrostatic pressure(HP,3 h/24 h)using a custom apparatus to mimic BOO,and treated with DZQE components for Western blot analysis of ROCK1,MLCK,ERK,PCNA,and Bax.Results:The bladder hyperplasia,bladder index(BI)increased,and histopathological alteration were easily observed in BOO group,which were significantly inhibited by DZQE administration.DZQE also significantly inhibited the up-regulation of maximum voiding pressure(MVP)and down-regulation of residual urine volume(RV)observed in BOO rats.The expressions of ChAT and MLCK and the activation of ERK were much increased,while the expressions of ROCK1,MLC-2 and Bax were obviously decreased in BOO rats,all of which were then significantly inhibited by DZQE.In rat bladder smooth muscle cells(RBSMC),3 h or 24 h duration of HP successfully simulated the BOO compensation and decompensation respectively in vitro.DZQE or its active components reduced the abnormal gene expressions in HP stimulated RBSMC.Conclusion:DZQE improves the urinary function in BOO rats mainly through the activation of ERK.Bakuchiol,salvianolic acid A,kaempferol,and tanshinoneⅡA are possibly the important active components of its therapeutic effects.展开更多
Through introducing concepts of great relics and its protective planning theories, construction of relics park is a characteristic protection mode for cultural heritage in China, and also a useful exploration in the c...Through introducing concepts of great relics and its protective planning theories, construction of relics park is a characteristic protection mode for cultural heritage in China, and also a useful exploration in the combination of theories and practices of great relics protection. Moreover, it is also the best means of protecting great relics ever found. Taking landscape planning of the front hall relics of the Weiyang Palace, relics of the front hall was believed to have great scientific value, so its environmental renovation and improvement should be based on scientific landscape planning, the whole relics should be protected and displayed scientifically and completely, landscape elements introduced as the effective texture by applying ecological patterns according to actual conditions, new techniques favorable for the protection and scientific research of relics adopted to provide a new strategy for the construction of great ruins park in China.展开更多
This article, by using mathematical expressions, offers a scientific framework for understanding how the grading system of Qing′s structural carpentry determines the design and construction in the grand style timber...This article, by using mathematical expressions, offers a scientific framework for understanding how the grading system of Qing′s structural carpentry determines the design and construction in the grand style timber architecture.The Qing′s grand style timber structure, which is ready for prefabrication and assembly, is extremely hierarchical oriented and significantly standardized. The general procedure in designing a grand style timber structure is to start with the grade that defines the basic module (dou kou); next comes with the number of bracket set (cuan), the number of longitudinal bays and the number of purlins which affect its plan and cross section; thirdly choose a roof type that determines its longitudinal section and the facade as well. A series of formulae are conducted to help depict the layout, cross sectional roof curvature and special longitudinal treatments in 4 sloped and 9 spined roofs respectively.展开更多
A New Chapter of the Century-Old Palace Museum Oriental Outlook Issue 24,2025 The Palace Museum,the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties(1368-1911),opened to the public in 1925.Rather than a group of static ...A New Chapter of the Century-Old Palace Museum Oriental Outlook Issue 24,2025 The Palace Museum,the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties(1368-1911),opened to the public in 1925.Rather than a group of static ancient buildings,it stands today as a dynamic cultural organism filled with invaluable collections of cultural relics preserved by generations of artisans and now displayed to the world through digital technology in long-lasting exhibitions.展开更多
基金Supported by Youth Science&Technology Foundation of Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology(QN1040)
文摘Taking Huaqing Palace in Xi'an City for example,landscape architectural features of Huaqing Palace,its classical garden cultural heritage and aesthetic consciousness of landscape culture were analyzed.It was proposed that its rich cultural characteristics and aesthetic elements should be fully used,modern landscape planning theories and design techniques applied to integrate into the designs,satisfy requirements of modern people's life,fully demonstrate history,culture and aesthetic characteristics of the scenic area,and also support its future construction.
文摘As the imperial residences of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties （1368-1911）, the Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang were the centers of state power in late feudal China.
文摘The Potala Palace is not only a sacred place in the hearts of Tibetan people but also a world-renowned tourist destination.From its mysterious past to today’s openness and inclusiveness,the palace has embarked on a distinctive path of“dynamic preservation.”
文摘As a biopic focusing on the people’s writer Liu Qing,the movie Liu Qing shows the creative process of Liu Qing’s rooting in the countryside and sharing the fate of peasants through the fusion of realist aesthetics and poetic expression.Contemporary writer’s biography movie is almost blank in the domestic movie history due to its special subject matter.The creation of Liu Qing required balancing the tension between historical truth,artistic aesthetics,and policy scrutiny.By deconstructing the multiple identities of the writer,reconstructing the logic of vernacular narrative,and exploring the innovation of melodramatic genre,the director has created the image of a people’s writer rooted in the earth.Combining the perspective of director Tian Bo,this article discusses how to construct a writer’s image on the screen with both depth of thought and humanistic temperature,and reveals the revelation of Liu Qing’s spirit to contemporary literary creation.
文摘Inside Beijing’s Palace Museum,priceless artefacts make history come alive In the heart of Beijing,the former imperial residence,also known as the Forbidden City,stands as a silent witness to the ebb and flow of China’s history.For centuries,ordinary people could only catch fleeting glimpses of the palace’s gilded ridges from beyond its towering walls,their imaginations wandering through the mysteries hidden within.
文摘Perched on crimson shoulders,Potala ascends a celestial stairway.Alabaster walls cradle golden roofs.Ancient stones murmur mantras,corridors breathe incense.Shadows dance with prayer flags,weaving time into silk.A sacred place in pilgrims'hearts,it guards the soul of this snowy plateau stretching vastly across western China.
文摘Xizang has been an integral part of Chinese territory since ancient times.During the Qing Dynasty,the central government further strengthened its governance over Xizang,with management measures in local administration,military,religion,economy,and culture gradually being perfected and implemented.
文摘The century-long metamorphosis of the Palace Museum-from an imperial enclave to a public institution-reflects the profound cultural shifts of modern China.This investigation methodically explores pivotal stages:its inauguration in 1925,the wartime diaspora of artifacts from 1933 to 1949,conservation endeavors after 1949,and cross-strait institutional evolution,with close attention to centennial initiatives and philatelic commemorations in 2025.The findings indicate that although geopolitical forces physically dispersed the collections across the Taiwan Strait-giving rise to narratives of separation-scholarly cooperation,preservation craftsmanship,and shared symbolism have engendered enduring cultural continuities.Stamps,as condensed cultural media,articulate divergent articulations of heritage yet achieve convergence through mutual techniques of creation,aesthetic principles,and the unifying acts of collectors.Ultimately,the Palace Museum’s century-long transformation offers a model of civilizational transmission across political divides-one that creatively conceptualizes“palace walls”as mechanisms of insulation for culture preservation and bridges for identity reassertion.
基金Scientific Research Fund of Institute of Engineering Mechanics,China Earthquake Administration under Grant No.2024C26the Earthquake Science and Technology Spark Program under Grant No.XH24038YB。
文摘On March 28,2025,an M_(w) 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar,causing extensive damage to engineering facilities,causing thousands of casualties.In addition,at 2 km-by-2 km square,Mandalay Royal Palace,famous as an important historical and cultural relic facility,also suffered significant damage.A detailed field investigation took place after the earthquake,with subsequent analysis of post-earthquake high-resolution remote sensing images.It was found that damage was concentrated primarily to the four exterior walls of the palace.Specifically,many parts of the walls broke off or collapsed,and some of the palace gates and watchtowers on the walls were destroyed or even collapsed.The collapse rate of the palace gates was significantly higher than that of the watchtowers and palace walls,and the degree of damage to the north and south sides of the palace walls was significantly higher than that of the east or west sides.This special spatial damage distribution may be related to the strike-slip movement of the Sagaing fault.The research results not only serve as a valuable reference for understanding the ground motion characteristics of this destructive earthquake but also help learn lessons to better protect cultural relics against the effects of future earthquakes.
文摘China’s Palace Museum continues to evolve in step with the times with an open and collaborative spirit,telling a compelling story of how an ancient civilization embraces the modern world while taking innovative steps towards the future.
基金supported by The National Key Research and Development Project of China(No.2023YFC3504302)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(General Program No.82074105).
文摘Background:Bladder outlet obstruction(BOO)is a prevalent urinary system disease main caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)in males.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)Danzhi qing’e decoction(DZQE)has the functions of strengthening“Yang Qi”(one of the fundamental concept in TCM,representing the active,warming,and energizing force within the body.It governs physiological functions,maintains body temperature,and promotes vitality.Balanced“Yang Qi”supports immunity and metabolism,while deficiency may lead to fatigue,cold intolerance,or weakened resilience),promoting blood circulation,and removing blood stasis,and nourishing yin based on the TCM theory.Previous studies have found that it significantly improved BPH and regulate urinary function in estrogen and androgen-induced rats.However,it is unclear whether DZQE has an inhibitory effect on BOO rats.Methods:Male Wistar rats underwent retropubic partial bladder neck ligation to induce BOO.DZQE extract(2.7/5.4 g/kg)was administered orally for 35 days.Anesthetized rats underwent cystometry to assess BOO and treatment effects on urinary parameters.Bladder histopathology,fibrosis,and PCNA expression were evaluated via HE,Masson’s,and IHC staining.Western blot quantified bladder tissue levels of choline acetyltransferase(ChAT),rho-associated protein kinase 1(ROCK1),myosin light chain kinase(MLCK),myosin light chain 2(MLC-2),extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK),proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA),B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2),and Bcl-2 related X protein(Bax).Primary bladder smooth muscle cells were cultured,exposed to hydrostatic pressure(HP,3 h/24 h)using a custom apparatus to mimic BOO,and treated with DZQE components for Western blot analysis of ROCK1,MLCK,ERK,PCNA,and Bax.Results:The bladder hyperplasia,bladder index(BI)increased,and histopathological alteration were easily observed in BOO group,which were significantly inhibited by DZQE administration.DZQE also significantly inhibited the up-regulation of maximum voiding pressure(MVP)and down-regulation of residual urine volume(RV)observed in BOO rats.The expressions of ChAT and MLCK and the activation of ERK were much increased,while the expressions of ROCK1,MLC-2 and Bax were obviously decreased in BOO rats,all of which were then significantly inhibited by DZQE.In rat bladder smooth muscle cells(RBSMC),3 h or 24 h duration of HP successfully simulated the BOO compensation and decompensation respectively in vitro.DZQE or its active components reduced the abnormal gene expressions in HP stimulated RBSMC.Conclusion:DZQE improves the urinary function in BOO rats mainly through the activation of ERK.Bakuchiol,salvianolic acid A,kaempferol,and tanshinoneⅡA are possibly the important active components of its therapeutic effects.
文摘Through introducing concepts of great relics and its protective planning theories, construction of relics park is a characteristic protection mode for cultural heritage in China, and also a useful exploration in the combination of theories and practices of great relics protection. Moreover, it is also the best means of protecting great relics ever found. Taking landscape planning of the front hall relics of the Weiyang Palace, relics of the front hall was believed to have great scientific value, so its environmental renovation and improvement should be based on scientific landscape planning, the whole relics should be protected and displayed scientifically and completely, landscape elements introduced as the effective texture by applying ecological patterns according to actual conditions, new techniques favorable for the protection and scientific research of relics adopted to provide a new strategy for the construction of great ruins park in China.
文摘This article, by using mathematical expressions, offers a scientific framework for understanding how the grading system of Qing′s structural carpentry determines the design and construction in the grand style timber architecture.The Qing′s grand style timber structure, which is ready for prefabrication and assembly, is extremely hierarchical oriented and significantly standardized. The general procedure in designing a grand style timber structure is to start with the grade that defines the basic module (dou kou); next comes with the number of bracket set (cuan), the number of longitudinal bays and the number of purlins which affect its plan and cross section; thirdly choose a roof type that determines its longitudinal section and the facade as well. A series of formulae are conducted to help depict the layout, cross sectional roof curvature and special longitudinal treatments in 4 sloped and 9 spined roofs respectively.
文摘A New Chapter of the Century-Old Palace Museum Oriental Outlook Issue 24,2025 The Palace Museum,the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties(1368-1911),opened to the public in 1925.Rather than a group of static ancient buildings,it stands today as a dynamic cultural organism filled with invaluable collections of cultural relics preserved by generations of artisans and now displayed to the world through digital technology in long-lasting exhibitions.
