The creative concept of jinhuidui (literally "a pile of beautiful things from ash"), a Chinese art form which is said to have originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and prevailed in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), shares similarities to pop art.
Gaoqing Shuqing Antique Museum in Gaoqing county in Zibo is the only national folk museum in Shandong province with the theme of Yellow River culture.
An ancient hominid site discovered in Zhaojiaxuyao village – administered by the city of Zibo, in East China's Shandong province – was named on March 28 as one of the country's top 10 new archaeological discoveries made last year.
Zibo city is blessed with wonderful artworks, some of which stretch back many centuries.
A 20-year veteran in clay sculptures – Xu Gang – creates mesmerizing figures in his studio in Fangjia art village, in Zibo city, in East China's Shandong province.
When master silversmith Wu Peng – who lives in Zibo city, East China's Shandong province – makes a fine silver fruit platter, he uses the intricate steps of the annealing process, first heating then cooling the piece, to temper and fashion its shape.
The residents of Gaoqing county have benefited a great deal from the thriving craft of weaving things from wickers or reeds, which is a traditional local handicraft.
With the Lantern Festival fast approaching, lantern expert Li Weidong and his team are now operating at full speed.
