Ms. Frank and I traveled with Ms. Emma, a teacher here at Wuhan Changqing No. 1 Middle School, and another German exchange teacher to see this wonderful museum. Much like the Smithsonians in America, there were numerous exhibits detailing the long history of the Hubei Province. Here are some of the pictures below.
Early pottery from the mysterious Etruscan society in early Italy.
A relic detailing the legendary story of Oedipus and his sons battling to their death in the deep & interesting life of Oedipus, the man who killed his father to be with his mother.
An old porcelain vase. The blue and white porcelain was famous with specific dynasties ruling China.
Beautiful paintings and calligraphy works were on display. Qi Baishi of Xiangtan of Hunan Province, is the artist. There were numerous scrolls depicting rural life and the atmosphere of the country. It is said that Qi Baishi's paintings began a new chapter in Chinese calligraphy & art.