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The article features a chinese garden at the Luisenpark in Mannheim, Germany.

The article reviews the exhibition "Splendeurs des Han, Essor de l'Empire céleste" on view at the Musée national des arts asiatiques-Guimet in Paris, France, through March 1, 2015, which showcases Chinese art objects created during the reign of the Han dynasty.

The Agnes and Eugene Meyer collection of Chinese bronzes, paintings, and sculptures came to the Freer Gallery of Art through Agnes Meyer's donations in the 1960s, her bequest in 1971—the largest single expansion of the Freer Gallery's collection to date—and her children's donations in the 1990s and 2000s. Research on this collection reveals that the Meyers, who were active supporters of avant-garde art in New York, also acquired their Asian collection in the years between 1910–20. The study of the Meyer collection, and the circumstances of its acquisition, provides a fascinating look at the rapidly expanding Asian art market in the United States in the World War I era, and especially of the influence of Charles Freer on the collectors during this era. Encouraged and guided by Freer, Agnes and Eugene Meyer acquired Chinese art objects from many newly established dealers of Chinese art in the U.S. While the Meyers’ personal acquisition activities began to dwindle in the 1920s, Agnes Meyer remained closely involved in shaping the Freer Gallery's collection in subsequent years.

During the 20th century a range of museums in the United States were engaged in acquiring Chinese art objects, developing major collections of painting and calligraphy, ancient bronze, Buddhist sculpture, ceramics and other decorative arts. Research materials on Chinese art have been collected by art libraries in major museums and the East Asian libraries of the main research universities. The author surveys significant Chinese art collections in museums and research libraries in the United States today.

The article focuses on Alfred Baur, a Swiss-born collector of Chinese and Japanese art. The article discusses the fertilizer company he founded in 1897 called "A. Baur, The Ceylon Manure Works," his interest in Japanese art objects including netsuke, sword guards and lacquer boxes and his advisor, British art expert Thomas Bates Blow. The article goes on to discuss Chinese art objects he collected such as snuff boxes, jades and vases as well as the Baur Foundation, located in Geneva, Switzerland.

The article presents information related to an auction of Asian art that was held by the auction house Sotheby's in Hong Kong, China from October 7-8, 2010. Chinese ceramics and art works were prominent among the items that were for sale. Nicolas Chow, deputy chairman and head of Chinese ceramics and works of art at Sotheby's International, commented that the success of the auction demonstrates the popularity of Chinese art objects. Among the items that were auctioned were objects of jade and bronze from the Qing dynasty, porcelain objects from J. T. Tai & Co., and a vase that Chow believes to be very special.

The article presents an interview with Nicolas Chow, the International Head of Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art for the auction house Sotheby's. He discusses his upbringing in Switzerland, and his grandfather, the well-known art collector Edward T. Chow. He also comments on the increasing Chinese demand for antique Chinese art objects.

The article discusses auctions of Chinese art objects and ceramic artworks held at the Christie's auction house in Hong Kong, China including a archaistic Zun-shaped vase, a bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, and a jade brush pot.

The article discusses the Chinese rotunda at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The rotunda features a large collection of Chinese Buddhist art. Its architecture is inspired by ancient Roman construction. When it was completed in 1916 it was planned to be one of three rotundas, though money for the project ran out and the next two were never completed. The author discusses a luohan from the Yizhou province of China, which was one of the first major Chinese art objects exhibited in the space.

Photographs of Chinese art objects stored at the Palace of Fontainebleau, including an amphora from the Yongzheng period, a teapot from the Qianlong period and a jade bowl from the Qianlong period, are presented

The article discusses the "Three Friends of Winter" in Chinese art. According to the article, the "Three Friends of Winter", also referred to as the "Three Friends of the Cold Season", are bamboo, pine and the flowering plum. Bamboo and pine are considered friends because they remain green throughout winter while other plants tend to dry out. The plum is part of the group because it flowers during the winter period. Because of these qualities that tend to withstand the nature's harshest climate, these things became a symbol of longevity, integrity and perseverance. During the Ming dynasty, the three friends of winter became one of the most popular designs to be depicted on Chinese art objects in the imperial court.

Probes into the use of Western themes in Chinese designs. Description of a Chinese snuff box with a Western subject; Question on the source of designs; Insights on the relations between Great Britain and China; British influences in Chinese arts; Historical overview of various Western themes that appeared in Chinese art objects.

The article features the role of the China Gallery in enhancing the Chinese art collection of the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore. The authors explain that the gallery aims to portray the dynamic process of Chinese civilization. Part of the gallery's collection is a magnificent robe, which is brocaded with a medallion-shaped ascending dragon in the top center of the robe. Other Chinese art objects displayed at the gallery include a series of festival and insignia badges worn by courtiers and the officials serving the emperor and a roundel worn on a robe for the emperor on the Lantern Festival.

The article discusses about the auction of Chinese art objects such as ceramics, jade jewelries, modern paintings and other art objects by Christie's in Hong Kong. According to the article, the auction happened at the Hilton Hotel last January 18 and 19, 1998 and was recorded as the single Hong Kong auction with the largest number of lots ever offered, that includes a record of selling an item on an average of just forty-nine seconds. The combined number of cash incurred was HK$47,709,900 which at that time, the exchange rate was HK$ 7.80 is equivalent to US$ 1. Among the works sold where the painting of Wu Kuang-chung titled "Red Sun Rising on Mount Hua" and the "Dancing Girls" of Lin Feng-mien.

The article reports on Sotheby's auctions in Hong Kong from 1973 to 1983, in line with the celebration of its 10th anniversary. The first sale took place in 1973, when major Chinese art objects, including ceramics, paintings, and jewelry, were sold. Since 1973, the interests of Hong Kong collectors have changed. Hong Kong became one of the international cities with the best collections of Chinese art. In 1974, Sotheby only collected a fair amount of sale due to a typhoon that hit Hong Kong. The year 1975 was rewarding for Sotheby's with the sale of a family collection of metal boxes, bowls and dishes from Canton. From 1976 to 1983, Sotheby's made a good number of sales, including a Ch'eng Hua dragon dish and the Yung Lo rosewater sprinkler from the Frederick Knight collection.

The article offers facts about the Geronimo Berenguer de los Reyes Jr. Museum, located at the Gateway Business Park in General Trias, Cavite, Philippines. The collection in the museum has been formed from art, antiques and historical artifacts which de los Reyes has personally acquired over the last three years. The museum consists a single story building with five large galleries or pavilions. Maps of the Philippines and small Chinese art objects were his original interests, and this led naturally to maps of East Asia, atlases and accounts of Pacific voyages and exploration.

The article focuses on the Chinese art included in the royal collections of King of Sweden, Gustaf VI Adolf. It describes the enthusiasm of the king for archeology as a young student, the gradual expansion of his horizon beyond his early fields of Nordic and Classical archeology and the factors that turned his attention to the early-Chinese history and culture. Several Chinese art objects from king's collection are also provided.

The article reports that the sale of contemporary Asian art, particularly works by Chinese artists, has boosted the sales of the auction houses in London, England in October 2007. Among the three major houses, which held their October auctions to coincide with the fifth Frieze Art Fair, sales totaled a substantial £175 million, surpassing the traditionally dominant Impressionist-and-modern sales in February and June 2007.

The article offers information on several Chinese art objects acquired by or donated to the museum musée Cernuschi (Paris, France) in 2012. Items mentioned include 20th century ink drawings including "Nu féminin assis" created by Chinese sculptor Hua Tianyou, two watercolor sketches created by Shen Yuan in 2011, and a porcelain work entitled "Jeunesse" created by Ru Xiaofan.

Several photographs of various places and objects in Beijing, China are presented including a house, a linen and Chinese art objects.

The article presents an interview with Denis Low, a collector of Chinese art objects most notable snuff bottles in Singapore. It includes background information on Denis Low and his experience as an art collector, as well as a description of the different Chinese arts in his collection. Also cited are the issues' implications for Oriental art.

The author offers a look on textile designs and gives insights on several Chinese art objects. He takes pride on the East's enriched history which he says gives life to Asian buildings' deep interiors. He tells about the tapestry design of the art "Through the Garden Wall," by Adrian Wiszniewski and provides a background on it. He also promotes the exhibition "Splendid Silks: Textiles and Court Costumes of China" at the Plum Blossoms Gallery in London from June 22 to 27, 1995.

Discusses a collection of rare Chinese art objects for sale which are not listed in any known gallery catalog or displayed in any museum. Dealers speculate that the mysterious collection may include priceless ancient Chinese porcelain bought before World War I by wealthy citizens of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and hidden since then.

The article focuses on the art dealer Giuseppe Eskenazi. An exhibition of Chinese art presented at Eskenazi's art gallery to commemorate its 50th anniversary in 2010 is considered. A summary is presented of the history of Eskenazi's dealership in Chinese art objects. It is noted that Eskenazi advises his clients not to purchase art as an investment.

Presents several editorials which discuss different subjects. "Caribbean Endgame," which discussed U.S. President Ronald Reagan's war in Central America; "Rape: A TV Replay," which discussed the trial of six men for the rape of a woman in a bar; "Hart's Lost Year," which discussed the age of presidential candidate Gary Hart.

Highlights the exhibition of Chinese art at the Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art in London, England. Art pieces included in the exhibition; Materials and techniques used by the artist; Reaction of the audience to the show; Contact information.