Ancient Outdoor Artwork

The thing that struck me while wandering The Forbidden City (after ALL THE PEOPLE) was the vast amount of ancient artwork with was around the palace exposed to the elements. This slab is one of those amazing examples. They do have it carefully blocked off so tourists don’t walk down the delicate stairs, but I found myself wondering about the preservation of truly priceless cultural and artistic treasures that were designed to live outdoors. Does it effect the beauty of something when it is removed from its purpose and placed in a museum? Does its purpose inform it’s value to society? I’m not sure I know that answer. What I do know is these carvings in The Forbidden City are wonderful.

Forbidden City Artwork

Photo Technical Info

• Aperture: ƒ/8
• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
• Taken: 21 September, 2014
• Focal length: 16mm
• ISO: 800
• Location: 39° 55.0375′ 0″ N 116° 23.4458′ 0″ E
• Shutter speed: 1/640s
• Title: Forbidden City Artwork

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