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Art Scene China, a steadily developing sphere

Art has been a treasured facet of Chinese culture for many centuries. Even in imperial times, Chinese textiles, ceramics and other forms of art were highly refined, esteemed creative works. However in these early days art was often considered a means of emphasizing the power and grandeur of the Chinese emperors. In recent years a variety of contemporary arts have developed within China, as a result of contact with contemporary trends in the western and …