diskusbooks Chapter 1294 Recording Suzhou Museum, Containing the Elegance of Wu Region
Chapter 1294 Recording Suzhou Museum, Containing the Elegance of Wu Region
After listening for a while, Su Xing waved to the girl and left.
She climbed the steps and arrived at the "Wu Pagoda National Treasures" exhibition hall on the second floor.
The Northern Song Dynasty Pearl Relic Pagoda stands quietly in the central display case. The pagoda, woven with 40,000 pearls, crystals, and amber, is radiant and dazzling. The lotus base, carved with gold thread, is as thin as a cicada's wing, and the robes of the flying apsaras seem to still be fluttering.
She heard the audio guide say that this was a national treasure unearthed from Ruiguang Temple Pagoda, which remains intact after a thousand years.
The Five Dynasties Secret Color Porcelain Lotus Bowl, not far away, is even more stunning. Its glaze is as white as ice and as white as jade, and the petals on the bowl are layered. Under the light, it gleams with a warm, milky white luster, perfectly interpreting the poetic sentiment of "The autumn wind and dew open the Yue kiln, capturing the emerald green of a thousand peaks."
The Song Dynasty bronze eleven-faced Guanyin statue next to it has a kind face and smooth, natural drapery. Although it is partially damaged, it exudes a charm that comes with the passage of time.
In the "Treasures of Wu" exhibition hall, the Yuan Dynasty scroll "Seven Gentlemen" is quietly unfurled. The ink bamboo paintings by seven painters, including Huang Gongwang and Wu Zhen, each have their own unique style, with vigorous brushstrokes revealing elegance. The scroll is covered with inscriptions, recording the history of this famous painting.
Tang Yin's "Agricultural Training Scroll" from the Ming Dynasty is characterized by its concise brushstrokes and vivid depiction of farming scenes, which contrasts sharply with the refined literati style of Wen Zhengming's "Three Perfections Scroll".
In the glass cabinet in the corner of the exhibition hall, ceramic artifacts such as the Eastern Jin Dynasty round tiger-shaped vessel and the Six Dynasties celadon jar with net pattern and double handles are displayed in turn, outlining the development of Wu region ceramics from the warm and lustrous celadon glaze to the bright and vivid blue and white porcelain.
Su Xing strolled along, his camera never stopping as he snapped photos.
As the afternoon wore on, she descended the stairs beside the lotus pond and entered the main courtyard.
The rockery is made up of dozens of Taihu stones stacked together, with varying heights and shapes that simulate the landscape of Jiangnan. The white walls and black tiles, along with the blue sky and white clouds, are reflected in the water, creating a flowing ink painting.
In the wisteria garden, a tea house under the wisteria trees has several tables and chairs, offering Chinese tea and pastries. Many tourists take a break here and enjoy a moment of tranquility.
The melodious sound of a guqin drifted from the courtyard. She looked in the direction of the sound and saw several artists from the Wumen Qin Society playing in the stone pavilion. The melody of "Three Variations on Plum Blossom" complemented the elegant atmosphere of the courtyard, making people unconsciously slow down their pace.
So Su Xing also ordered a pot of tea and a few snacks, intending to simply fill his stomach.
She found a seat, took off her mask.
While she was eating, a young couple next door kept glancing over.
Her gaze swept over unintentionally and met the girl's eyes, which immediately lit up.
Su Xing swallowed the food in his mouth and gave the other person a polite smile.
Her smile seemed to send a signal to the other person.
The girl turned around and said something to her boyfriend, then got up and walked towards Su Xing.
The boy then stood up as well.
wake:"……!"
broken!
Because the distance was already very close, the other party came over in just a few steps.
The girl looked at Su Xing with bright eyes. She lowered her voice, but couldn't hide the excitement in her tone, "Hello, excuse me, are you awake?"
Su Xing nodded to the other person, "Hello, I'm awake."
"It really is you! I'm your fan!!" She was so excited that her voice involuntarily rose.
Su Xing put a finger to her lips, signaling her to speak softly.
The girl quickly covered her mouth and shrank her neck in embarrassment.
The girl's boyfriend had already arrived in front of them.
He looked at Su Xing, his expression also excited, "I'm your fan too!"
Su Xing smiled and said, "Hello, I didn't expect to meet people who know me here."
The girl said, "Oh, I'm so happy! Can we take a picture together?"
Su Xing agreed, "Sure."
The young couple quickly moved closer, one on each side of Su Xing, and stood on either side of him.
The girl took out her phone, turned the screen horizontally, and the three of them took a group photo.
The boy asked Su Xing curiously, "Did you come here to draw the artifacts from the Suzhou Museum?"
Su Xing mumbled, "I came here to handle some work-related matters."
The girl nudged her boyfriend with her elbow, signaling him not to pry into everything.
The boy scratched his head and didn't ask anything more.
The three chatted briefly for a bit, and then the young couple returned to their own table.
Su Xing had already noticed that there were quite a few tourists around, all curiously looking in her direction.
She quickly sped up her eating and drinking.
After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Su Xing put on a mask, grabbed his camera, and continued exploring the museum.
She visited the calligraphy and painting hall.
Inside the exhibition hall, soft lighting, like a thin veil, gently falls on each precious calligraphy and painting work, giving them a mysterious and enchanting glow.
Whether hanging on the wall or displayed on a desk, calligraphy and painting works present their respective charms in the most appropriate way.
A faint scent of ink permeated the hall, the aroma of time, a blend of the fragrance of paper and paint that brought a sense of tranquility.
Su Xing stood before a landscape painting scroll from the Wu School of painting in the Ming Dynasty. The delicate brushstrokes outlined the contours of the mountains and rivers. With the variations in the shades of ink, one could almost see the clouds and mist swirling among the mountains, the streams flowing gently beside the rocks, and the fishermen leisurely boating on the river, making one feel intoxicated by the distant and beautiful artistic conception.
The calligraphy works on the side, however, present a different kind of charm. The calligraphy of Ming and Qing literati leaps off the paper, with different styles, some vigorous and grand, others elegant and lively. The content of the couplets is mostly related to the landscape of Jiangnan and the refined tastes of literati.
The antiques that Su Xing has repaired are mostly paintings and calligraphy.
At this moment, she was also paying extra attention to these museum collections of calligraphy, paintings and cultural relics.
She also took out a magnifying glass and carefully examined the details of the paintings and calligraphy.
Su Xing spent the entire afternoon in the calligraphy and painting hall.
As closing time approached, she returned the electronic guide device first.
There was a guestbook at the exit. Su Xing walked over and flipped through it casually. It was filled with comments from tourists. Some people praised the exquisite artifacts, while others marveled at the charm of I.M. Pei's architecture.
Su Xing also became interested. She picked up a ballpoint pen and wrote a line: "Ten years of Suzhou Museum, preserving the elegance of Wu region; a thousand years of cultural relics, telling the legend of Jiangnan."
She finally signed it: "Woke up, February 26, 2016".
After writing her message, she put the guestbook and pen back in their original places.
Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly heard someone hesitantly call out to her, "Are you... awake?"
Su Xing thought he had run into another fan.
She was a little surprised. She wasn't taking off her mask yet, so how could she still be recognized?
She turned her head and saw that the person who called her was a museum staff member in work clothes.