Inside the Forbidden City [videorecording] : 500 years of wonder, history and power / Cinevision International presents in association with Global Entertainment Media a Palace Museum and China Central Television Production ; a presentation by Zhao Huayong, Zheng Zinmiao ; produced by Liang Jianzeng, Zhao Wei, Zhang Hongwei.
Disc 1. Birth of the Forbidden City ; Age of prosperity ; Governing the country ; State affairs -- Disc 2. State and family relations ; Porcelain masterpieces ; Paintings and calligraphy ; Jade objects -- Disc 3. Western fever ; Palace transformation ; Treasures lost ; The Forbidden City endures.
Summary:
Photographed completely in high definition, this epic series captures the complete history of the Forbidden City, surrounding the spectacular Chinese Imperial Palace. For five centuries it served as the home of 24 Emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. This documentary explores the emperors, their politics, conflicts, its people and the vast majesty of the surviving buildings.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.