Hey culture buffs and tech enthusiasts! CGTN’s latest virtual exhibition, "Tang Architecture: Building Timeless Glory," is turning heads by merging ancient artistry with modern tech in a dazzling, immersive experience. 🏛️✨
This innovative digital showcase transforms the rich heritage of Tang architecture into a vibrant dialogue between past and present. Professor Zhang Yiwu from Peking University praises the exhibit for turning deep archaeological and cultural insights into an interactive journey that makes history come alive.
Heritage conservation expert Wang Yongxian, affectionately known as "Grandpa Dougong," reveals the thousand-year-old secrets of dougong—the soul of traditional Chinese timber architecture. Meanwhile, insights from Professor Geng Shuo and Dutch architect Martijn de Geus explore the profound symbolism in sites like the Daming Palace and the balanced city planning that inspired iconic landmarks in Japan.
Bridging technology and tradition, this exhibition offers a fresh, engaging perspective on how ancient civilizational spirit still influences modern design. It’s a must-see cultural journey that reimagines the past in a totally 21st-century style. 😎
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Experts discuss aesthetics of Tang architecture in CGTN exhibition
cgtn.com