The antiquities of China have always fascinated me -- the Great Wall, the ornate temples, and the wonderful terra cotta soldiers, who guarded their emporer for centuries beneath the soil of obscure farms until they were discovered in 1974 when a farmer was digging a well. There are said to be 8,000 life-sized soldiers, 120 chariots, 520 horses, and 150 cavalry horses, many still buried in the three pits that were discovered, still standing guard since about 250 B.C. Amazing! (All elements were Googled)
My brother visit China a few years ago and when I saw his photo's Bev ! My eyes rolled out :)
ReplyDeleteYour collage is made with beautiful historical images !!
Just a gorgeous example Bev...love the red and your beautiful chinese couple!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous inspiration piece, Bev. Red just shouts "oriental". So pretty.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, Bev...the images and colors are simply stunning! Thanks for such a fine example!
ReplyDeleteBev, this is an exquisite sample to inspire us all. The colours are magnificent and I love your written piece. Strangely enough, I watched a TV documentary a few days ago about the building of elaborate tombs of ancient Chinese emperors. The terracotta warrior site was mentioned, of course. What touched me was that the poor workers who toiled for years on these sites were slaughtered when the work was completed because they had gazed upon the emperor's resting place.
ReplyDeletefabulous piece Bev!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful piece Bev. You always amaze me, how you come up with such wondrous art. I love it.xx
ReplyDeleteLOVE your artwork this week Bev! I think the Terracotta Army should be one of the wonders of the world - fascinating. China is one place I'd love to visit!
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw this, Bev, I was blown away. The vibrant colours and beautiful images together with your informative piece is nothing less than exquisite.
ReplyDeleteBev, your work is wonderful! These are the wonderous things I am yet to see with my own eyes...but until then, I can gaze at your work...... and hope!
ReplyDeleteA magnificent, oriental piece, Bev. I love how you have incorporated the great wall of China.
ReplyDeleteI love your oriental couple Bev!
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