Lü Zhi, Empress of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty
Lü Zhi, whose other given name was Exu, was a well-known stateswoman in Chinese history. In 202 B.C., Liu Bang proclaimed himself emperor of the Hang Dynasty and set up Lü Zhi as empress. Lü Zhi helped Liu Bang kill Han Xin, Peng Yue and other princes who were not Liu’s descendants, so as to...
Yu Ji, Consort of Xiang Yu, Conqueror of Western Chu
Yu Ji was beautiful and good at sword dance. She admired Xiang Yu, who was bold and powerful, and married him as his concubine. Passionately attached to each other, they always stayed together. With the overthrown of the Qin Dynasty, Xiang Yu contested the throne with Liu Bang. They fought for four years. Eventually, Xiang...
Zou Li Personal Art Exhibit at the State House in Nurses Hall, Boston
Invited by the representative, Angelo J. Puppolo, Zou Li hold her art exhibit at the State House in Nurses Hall, Boston, United States at August 11 2011.
Fan Ji, Consort of King Zhuang of Chu
Fan Ji was beautiful and talented. It was said that King Zhuang wanted to choose one consort to be queen. He asked each consort to present him a gift he needed badly within 3 days. The one offered with the best gift would be chosen. All the consorts, except Fan Ji, tried hard to find...
Zou Li’s Lecture & Live Demonstration at Springfield Museums
Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts Li Zou, an award-winning artist who specializing in the “meticulous style” of traditional Chinese painting, presents a lecture and demonstration of her work. Highly traditional and very complicated, this technique is rare in Chinese art today and is revered by the public. She is the executive vice-president...