The closing ceremony of the China-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year-2014 was held in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw on Dec 16, 2014.
Lacquer thread sculpting is an art in southeast China which uses well-tempered lacquer threads to build decorative patterns. Originated in the mid-17th century, lacquer thread sculpting is listed as one of China's national intangible heritages.
Visitors enjoy oil paintings from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) at the Hebei Library in Shijiazhuang, capital of North China's Hebei province, Dec 14, 2014.
Art this year, became something everyone talks about, not just highbrows any more. From the chicken cup to Van Gogh's painting, rich Chinese rich are showing a robust purchasing power on the art market at home and abroad. Let's have a review of the hot art news that happened in 2014.