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The Sun
21-05-2025
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- The Sun
Hunan Museum Announces Latest Findings on the Mawangdui Han Tomb
CHANGSHA, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 May 2025 - As an important connector, innovator, and guardian of cultural identity, Hunan Museum has launched the 'Xiangyun · Rebirth' series of activities since May 16, aligning with this year's International Museum Day theme 'The Future of Museums in a Rapidly Changing Society.' Focusing on three dimensions—deepened research, digital revitalization, and innovative communication & services—the Museum aims to release and showcase its recent achievements and future plans to the public, breathing new life into ancient cultural heritage in the new era. In response to the contemporary proposition of scientific and technological innovation-driven development, Hunan Museum relies on technology to empower cultural heritage research. With the continuous advancement of research on cultural relics unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Tombs, and with the technical support of modern high-definition equipment, breakthrough progress has been made in its such breakthrough involves Chengyun Embroidery ('Cloud-Riding Embroidery'), long misidentified as a 'pillow towel.' Comparative analysis of excavation data and historical records confirmed it as China's earliest known yinxi (silk cushion), reshaping academic and public discovery emerged through high-resolution scans of the Mawangdui T-shaped Painting on Silk. Researchers identified repainting traces in figures like Dihun (heavenly gate guardians) and the Divine Leopard, offering new insights into Han Dynasty artistic third finding is the identification of a double-phoenix motif in the Chengyun Embroidery—a significant addition to Mawangdui embroidery studies—highlighting the aesthetic values and craftsmanship of Han textile art. Hunan Museum also unveiled outcomes from two digital heritage initiatives: Exploring Yuan Plan 2024 and Digital Han Lifestyle. The former used AI to recreate a Western Han straight-cut, printed, color-painted silk-padded robe, showcasing exquisite detail, historical depth, and dynamic beauty—granting the garment a digital Digital Han Lifestyle offers an immersive exploration of Han clothing, cuisine, dwellings, transportation, and spiritual aesthetics. Visitors can wear Han robes, enjoy traditional banquets, and experience classical music, engaging with Chinese heritage across dimensions. By unveiling these achievements, Hunan Museum not only affirms its leading role in digital heritage innovation but also opens new windows for the public to engage with Han civilization—fostering the creative transformation and dynamic transmission of Chinese traditional culture in the digital age.
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Hunan Museum Announces Latest Findings on the Mawangdui Han Tomb
CHANGSHA, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 May 2025 - As an important connector, innovator, and guardian of cultural identity, Hunan Museum has launched the 'Xiangyun · Rebirth' series of activities since May 16, aligning with this year's International Museum Day theme 'The Future of Museums in a Rapidly Changing Society.' Focusing on three dimensions—deepened research, digital revitalization, and innovative communication & services—the Museum aims to release and showcase its recent achievements and future plans to the public, breathing new life into ancient cultural heritage in the new era. Hunan Museum Announces Latest Findings on the Mawangdui Han Tomb In response to the contemporary proposition of scientific and technological innovation-driven development, Hunan Museum relies on technology to empower cultural heritage research. With the continuous advancement of research on cultural relics unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Tombs, and with the technical support of modern high-definition equipment, breakthrough progress has been made in its such breakthrough involves Chengyun Embroidery ('Cloud-Riding Embroidery'), long misidentified as a 'pillow towel.' Comparative analysis of excavation data and historical records confirmed it as China's earliest known yinxi (silk cushion), reshaping academic and public discovery emerged through high-resolution scans of the Mawangdui T-shaped Painting on Silk. Researchers identified repainting traces in figures like Dihun (heavenly gate guardians) and the Divine Leopard, offering new insights into Han Dynasty artistic third finding is the identification of a double-phoenix motif in the Chengyun Embroidery—a significant addition to Mawangdui embroidery studies—highlighting the aesthetic values and craftsmanship of Han textile art. Hunan Museum also unveiled outcomes from two digital heritage initiatives: Exploring Yuan Plan 2024 and Digital Han Lifestyle. The former used AI to recreate a Western Han straight-cut, printed, color-painted silk-padded robe, showcasing exquisite detail, historical depth, and dynamic beauty—granting the garment a digital Digital Han Lifestyle offers an immersive exploration of Han clothing, cuisine, dwellings, transportation, and spiritual aesthetics. Visitors can wear Han robes, enjoy traditional banquets, and experience classical music, engaging with Chinese heritage across dimensions. By unveiling these achievements, Hunan Museum not only affirms its leading role in digital heritage innovation but also opens new windows for the public to engage with Han civilization—fostering the creative transformation and dynamic transmission of Chinese traditional culture in the digital age. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Zawya
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
Hunan Museum Announces Latest Findings on the Mawangdui Han Tomb
CHANGSHA, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 May 2025 - As an important connector, innovator, and guardian of cultural identity, Hunan Museum has launched the "Xiangyun · Rebirth" series of activities since May 16, aligning with this year's International Museum Day theme "The Future of Museums in a Rapidly Changing Society." Focusing on three dimensions—deepened research, digital revitalization, and innovative communication & services—the Museum aims to release and showcase its recent achievements and future plans to the public, breathing new life into ancient cultural heritage in the new era. In response to the contemporary proposition of scientific and technological innovation-driven development, Hunan Museum relies on technology to empower cultural heritage research. With the continuous advancement of research on cultural relics unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Tombs, and with the technical support of modern high-definition equipment, breakthrough progress has been made in its such breakthrough involves Chengyun Embroidery ("Cloud-Riding Embroidery"), long misidentified as a "pillow towel." Comparative analysis of excavation data and historical records confirmed it as China's earliest known yinxi (silk cushion), reshaping academic and public discovery emerged through high-resolution scans of the Mawangdui T-shaped Painting on Silk. Researchers identified repainting traces in figures like Dihun (heavenly gate guardians) and the Divine Leopard, offering new insights into Han Dynasty artistic third finding is the identification of a double-phoenix motif in the Chengyun Embroidery —a significant addition to Mawangdui embroidery studies—highlighting the aesthetic values and craftsmanship of Han textile art. Hunan Museum also unveiled outcomes from two digital heritage initiatives: Exploring Yuan Plan 2024 and Digital Han Lifestyle. The former used AI to recreate a Western Han straight-cut, printed, color-painted silk-padded robe, showcasing exquisite detail, historical depth, and dynamic beauty—granting the garment a digital Digital Han Lifestyle offers an immersive exploration of Han clothing, cuisine, dwellings, transportation, and spiritual aesthetics. Visitors can wear Han robes, enjoy traditional banquets, and experience classical music, engaging with Chinese heritage across dimensions. By unveiling these achievements, Hunan Museum not only affirms its leading role in digital heritage innovation but also opens new windows for the public to engage with Han civilization—fostering the creative transformation and dynamic transmission of Chinese traditional culture in the digital age. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Hunan Museum
Malay Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Hunan Museum Announces Latest Findings on the Mawangdui Han Tomb
CHANGSHA, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 May 2025 - As an important connector, innovator, and guardian of cultural identity, Hunan Museum has launched the "Xiangyun · Rebirth" series of activities since May 16, aligning with this year's International Museum Day theme "The Future of Museums in a Rapidly Changing Society." Focusing on three dimensions—deepened research, digital revitalization, and innovative communication & services—the Museum aims to release and showcase its recent achievements and future plans to the public, breathing new life into ancient cultural heritage in the new response to the contemporary proposition of scientific and technological innovation-driven development, Hunan Museum relies on technology to empower cultural heritage research. With the continuous advancement of research on cultural relics unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Tombs, and with the technical support of modern high-definition equipment, breakthrough progress has been made in its such breakthrough involves Chengyun Embroidery ("Cloud-Riding Embroidery"), long misidentified as a "pillow towel." Comparative analysis of excavation data and historical records confirmed it as China's earliest known(silk cushion), reshaping academic and public discovery emerged through high-resolution scans of the Mawangdui T-shaped Painting on Silk. Researchers identified repainting traces in figures like(heavenly gate guardians) and the, offering new insights into Han Dynasty artistic third finding is the identification of a double-phoenix motif in the—a significant addition to Mawangdui embroidery studies—highlighting the aesthetic values and craftsmanship of Han textile Museum also unveiled outcomes from two digital heritage initiatives:and. The former used AI to recreate a Western Han straight-cut, printed, color-painted silk-padded robe, showcasing exquisite detail, historical depth, and dynamic beauty—granting the garment a digital an immersive exploration of Han clothing, cuisine, dwellings, transportation, and spiritual aesthetics. Visitors can wear Han robes, enjoy traditional banquets, and experience classical music, engaging with Chinese heritage across unveiling these achievements, Hunan Museum not only affirms its leading role in digital heritage innovation but also opens new windows for the public to engage with Han civilization—fostering the creative transformation and dynamic transmission of Chinese traditional culture in the digital age. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Borneo Post
20-05-2025
- Science
- Borneo Post
Hunan Museum finds overpainting traces on millennia-old silk painting
Yu Yanjiao, a researcher with the Hunan Museum, introduces new findings from the renowned ancient Chinese tomb Mawangdui in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, May 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge) CHANGSHA (May 21): Chinese experts have discovered for the first time multiple instances of overpainting on the T-shaped painting on silk from the tomb of Lady Xin Zhui, a 2,200-year-old mummified aristocrat, according to a press conference held on Friday. The Hunan Museum in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, conducted a materials-based analysis of the silk painting using techniques such as spectroscopy and surface topography measurement. The research utilized multimodal image acquisition methods, including multispectral-hyperspectral imaging and large-format X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. The advanced technologies can aid in restoring texts and images without direct human contact with the artifacts, opening up new possibilities for cultural heritage preservation and the study of ancient documents, according to the experts. The study examined the composition of the materials and ink, analyzed the pigments, ink imaging and distribution. The team identified traces of overpainting and also completed the image data acquisition of the artwork. The T-shaped silk painting was unearthed from the renowned ancient Chinese tomb Mawangdui, the burial place of Lady Xin Zhui, wife of the chancellor of the Changsha Kingdom during the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC-8 AD). The painting was created using a brush and richly colored pigments, and is divided from top to bottom into three sections, namely the heaven, the human world and the underworld. The top section — the broadest part of the 'T' shape — depicts heaven, with Zhulong, a human-bodied, snake-tailed figure, at its center. To his left hangs a crescent moon, accompanied by a toad and Yutu (Jade Rabbit), while beneath the moon stands a goddess holding it aloft. This undated file photo shows a section with traces of overpainting found on the T-shaped painting on silk unearthed from the tomb of Lady Xin Zhui, a 2,200-year-old mummified aristocrat. (Hunan Museum/Handout via Xinhua) The newly discovered traces of overpainting include a jade Gui-tablet, originally held by the celestial gatekeeper in the heavenly section, of which only the underdrawing now remains; signs of the leopard beside the gate official being repositioned; and, in the human world section, a greater number of figures are shown performing rituals beneath the jade disc, according to Yu Yanjiao, a researcher with the museum. Yu explained that the T-shaped silk painting was created using a brush, with outlines drawn first before coloring and other detailing. The overpainting may have been part of the artist's routine adjustments during the creative process. However, despite its underdrawing, the unused jade tablet suggests another possibility that the painting might have been prepared well before Lady Xin Zhui's death. During this time, changed ceremonial practices may have affected the painting. This undated file photo shows a section with traces of overpainting found on the T-shaped painting on silk unearthed from the tomb of Lady Xin Zhui, a 2,200-year-old mummified aristocrat. (Hunan Museum/Handout via Xinhua) 'In the painting, the gate official is depicted guarding the heavenly gate and also playing a role in receiving Lady Xin Zhui's soul as it ascends,' Yu said. 'Holding a jade tablet was once a highly formal ritual gesture, commonly seen during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods (770-221 BC). However, this ritual may have evolved by the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD), and the jade tablet might no longer have been required during ceremonial practices.' Multispectral and hyperspectral imaging, as well as X-ray fluorescence, were once mainly used in fields like remote sensing, astronomy, agriculture, and forensics. Since 2022, the Hunan Museum has started using these technologies to study silk fabrics, manuscripts, and paintings. The experts also discovered that four larger figures in the lower right cavalry formation of the painting on silk 'Procession of Chariots and Horses,' unearthed from Mawangdui, were added later through overpainting. – Xinhua ART China painting restoration
