2.8K views · 153 reactions | This spring, the Fine Classical Chinese...

9.7K views · 226 reactions | #OTD in 98 AD, Trajan became Emperor of Rome. Proclaimed optimus princeps ("best ruler") by the Roman Senate, Trajan's reign saw Rome's greatest territorial expansion as well as the institution of many public buildings and social welfare practices. | Sid Meier’s Civilization | Facebook

A masterpiece of Qing dynasty art, this late portrait of the Qianlong Emperor is emblematic of how China’s imperial past continues to enthrall modern Western audiences. Celebrating art’s unique power to promote understanding and progress across cultures, Sotheby’s and Citi Private Bank are partnering to present 5 episodes of Most Famous Artworks: https://bit.ly/2JeA2VY | Sotheby's

13K views · 204 reactions | During the reign of Emperor Kangxi, Emperor Yongzheng and Emperor Qianlong, the painting style of each dynasty is different according to the taste of each emperor. | Youth China | Facebook

3.2K views · 83 reactions | A true renaissance man, Emperor Qianlong was renowned for his passion for art, assembling some of the largest collections of the time. These exquisite works forged a relationship between the emperor and history and extended his presence into the future. Experience these revered objects in "Mirroring China’s Past: Emperors and Their Bronzes.” Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bank of China. | The Art Institute of Chicago | Facebook

3.4K views · 157 reactions | This highly important and magnificent...