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Palace Museum Side Halls

June 12, 2015 by Laraine Armenti, visual artist

Palace Museum

ARTIST RESIDENCY CHINA — BEIJING, no. 16 It is called Forbidden City because it was forbidden to enter or leave without the emperor's permission. It was the central seat of political and ceremonial power in China for 500 years, 1406—1912. The central axis is comprised of a series of throne rooms and vast courtyards. On either side are warrens of intimately scaled private rooms, kitchens, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Artist Residency, China, Photo Tagged With: beijing, buddha, dragon, forbidden city, palace museum

Palace Museum

June 12, 2015 by Laraine Armenti, visual artist

Palace Museum

ARTIST RESIDENCY CHINA — BEIJING, no. 15 So far in photographs of Beijing I have minimized the presence of people at popular sites. That is not possible at the Palace Museum, commonly called Forbidden City. It is the first listing in every tourist guide book and travel website and always crowded. Beginning this month, the daily visitor count will be limited to 80,000 people per day. As many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Artist Residency, China, Photo Tagged With: beijing, forbidden city, imperial garden, palace museum

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