The Capital Museum
Beijing Publishing House, 2006
This book tells readers the story of how the museum has developed from its establishment in 1981 until the formal opening of the new museum in 2006. The book focuses on the construction of the new museum, discusses its complete functions, abundant exhibitions, advanced technologies and more. The entire book is filled with illustrations accompanied by simple and refined texts, a unique perspective, and a sense of warmth and foresight. Reading it brings readers a feeling of happy contentment.
•Jaguar Worship: Exhibition of Mexican Ancient Civilization
Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2006
This book was put together quite carefully to accompany the exhibition of “Jaguar Worship: Exhibition of Mexican Ancient Civilization”. This book presents 81 pieces of the “Jaguar” theme from the cultural heritages, and some dresses and masks used for jaguar-worship rituals presented in the exhibition. Each piece is accompanied by English and Chinese explanation and a detailed introduction in Chinese. The pictures and text complement each other.
•Exhibition of Fine Artistic Collection in the Capital Museum (Pictorial Book) (set)
Beijing Publishing House, 2005
This is a series of seven books with pictures of fine artistic collection on display. It provides an introduction to the seven exhibitions of fine artistic collection in the Capital Museum, including the “Exhibition of Fine Artistic Collection of Ancient Paintings”, “Exhibition of Fine Artistic Collection of Ancient Calligraphy”, “Exhibition of Fine Collection of Ancient Beijing Bronze Art”, “Exhibition of Fine Artistic Collection of Ancient Jade Ware”, “Exhibition of Fine Artistic Collection of Gadgets of Studies”, “Exhibition of Fine Artistic Collection of Ancient Chinaware” and “Exhibition of Fine Artistic Collection of Ancient Buddha Statues”. Each book records the important cultural heritages for the appropriate exhibition, in order to display the special points of Beijing’s longstanding history and its cultural characteristics.
•A Collection of the Artistic Works of Qi Baishi
•Beijing Publishing House, 2005
•This book was published for the “Exhibition of Master Qi Baishi’s Art” which was firstly held after the new Capital Museum was constructed. It includes 285 paintings, calligraphy works and seal engravings by Qi Baishi from different stages in his life. The pieces are divided into ten themes, with the items in each theme arranged in chronological order. The book introduces the accomplishments Qi Baishi made in the art world through his life. It is a piece with academic and reference value.
•Treasures of the World’s Cultures –the British Museum after 250 Years (Popular Edition)
Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2006
This book was the popular book for the exhibition of “Treasures of the World’s Cultures –the British Museum after 250 Years” held by the Capital Museum. The book records more than 100 of the important artifacts which were presented in this exhibition, and uses common and easy-to-understand language along with clear photographs to draw readers into the culture world of the objects on display.
•Treasures of the World’s Cultures – the British Museum after 250 Years (Pictorial Book)
Cultural Relics Publishing House, 2006
This book was published to supplement the exhibition of “Treasures of the World’s Cultures –the British Museum after 250 Years”. The book contains the entire 272 pieces which were presented in the exhibition and organizes them into 13 different categories according to a plan based on date and cultural elements. The book covers various periods in human history, along with their main cultural conditions. It is filled with rare artifacts and shows off the aggregation and wide variegation in human culture.
