17-year-long effort of compiling collection of ancient Chinese paintings bears fruit

STORY: 17-year-long effort of compiling collection of ancient Chinese paintings bears fruit DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of classical Chinese paintings at the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG XIAOSONG, Deputy dean of School of Art and Archaeology, Zhejiang University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIN XIAOMING, Chinese Ancient Calligraphy and Painting Research Center, Zhejiang University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG XIAOSONG, Deputy dean of School of Art and Archaeology, Zhejiang University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): YUAN YACHUN, Chief editor of Zhejiang University Press STORYLINE: At an exhibition at Zhejiang University, east China, 500 high-quality prints of classical Chinese paintings are on display. The exhibition features part of China's achievements in compiling "A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings." It is a state project that involves at least 12,405 pieces (sets) of Chinese paintings from over 26