"From the reign of Emperor Kangxi through that of Emperor Qianlong ... the Chengde Dwelling Palace was equally famous as a summer retreat. The Manchu nobles who ruled at the beginning of the ...

After many years of preparation, Hong Kong’s Palace Museum has finally opened ... details will leave the viewer in awe. 3. “The Qianlong Emperor Enjoying the Lunar New Year” This painting ...

Such was the case with 18th century French tapestry designer, Francois Boucher, when he was commissioned by French emperor Louis ... decorate the halls at his Summer Palace (Yuanming Yuan).