Liu Miaoling, 50, and her fellow craftsmen in Dalian, Liaoning province, made a 16-meter-long and 0.8-meter-wide version out of shells. It took more than 10 of them about three years to complete ...

In ancient times, shells served as decorations, tools, religious artifacts and currency, as well as canvases for art. However, archaeological evidence of this practice has been scarce, and ...

Shell paintings belonging to the Warring States period, between 476 and 221 B.C., were discovered in ancient tombs in Hebei Province, according to a study published in the May-June issue of the ...

NMAFRB copy inscribed in ink on page 15: A cheery "Shells" and best wishes to Marjorie and Joe. Thanks for your wonderful cooperaton. Phyllis April 28, 83. NMAFRB copy in original color illustrated ...

A Vancouver-based company is using 3-D printing technology to recreate famous paintings — down to every brush stroke and even the little cracks that appear over time.

Liu started to make shell pictures in 1984, when she graduated from art school. "I liked traditional Chinese realistic paintings, especially meticulous figures, flowers and birds.

Ancient images — painted inside shells — recreated for first time in China. Take a look By Irene Wright May 09, 2024 3:17 PM ...

Shell paintings belonging to the Warring States period, between 476 and 221 B.C., were discovered in ancient tombs in Hebei Province, according to a study published in the May-June issue of the ...

Ancient images — painted inside shells — recreated for first time in China. Take a look By Irene Wright May 09, 2024 12:17 PM ...