Exhibition Date: VIAGGIO DI CONOSCENZE“IL MILIONE"DI MARCO POLOE LA SUA EREDITA FRAORIENTE'E OCCIDENTE
Exhibition Period:December 21, 2024 – April 15, 2025
Exhibition Venue:SiChuan Museum
Exhibition Overview:Throughout history, the name of Marco Polo has shone like a brilliant star, symbolizing the exchange of Eastern and Western cultures. His legendary journey was not only a personal adventure but also a bridge connecting the civilizations of the East and West, leaving a lasting impact on the world. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of comprehensive strategic partnerships between China and Italy, as well as the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's passing, this grand exhibition will open, offering visitors a visual and cultural feast that spans time and showcases the fusion of Eastern and Western civilizations.
The exhibition gathers 84 exquisite Italian artifacts and over 190 precious Chinese relics, spanning a variety of categories such as oil paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, ceramics, glass, jewelry, textiles, and blue-and-white porcelain. With detailed and vivid displays, the exhibition guides visitors through time, taking them back to that fascinating era. Through Marco Polo’s perspective, the exhibition traces his footsteps, allowing the audience to appreciate the depth of Eastern ancient cultures and the cultural fusion along both the overland and maritime Silk Roads. It is a "legendary journey" that inspires East-West societies to continue writing new chapters in the exchange and mutual learning of human civilizations.