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Andrew Graham-Dixon pieces together the recent discoveries of ancient art that are redefining China's understanding of its origins, including alien-like bronze masks.
Andrew Graham-Dixon pieces together the spectacular recent discoveries of ancient art that are redefining China's understanding of its origins. He comes face to face with an extraordinary collection of sophisticated alien-like bronze masks created nearly four millennia ago and travels to the Yellow River to explore the tomb of a warrior empress where he discovers the origins of calligraphy.
Always seeking to understand art in its historical context, Andrew visits the tomb of the first emperor and comes face to face with the Terracotta Army. He ends his journey in western China, looking at the impact of the arrival of Buddhism from India on the wondrous paintings and sculptures of the Dunhuang caves.
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BBC TV Blog: Andrew's journey of discovery
"I've been to some wonderful places, but nowhere as dramatic and surprising as China."
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Treasures of a lost city
Duration: 02:07
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Andrew Graham-Dixon |
| Writer | Andrew Graham-Dixon |
| Series Producer | Mike Christie |
| Director | Mike Christie |
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