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Published: 12:00am, 6 Jan 2003

Museum Exhibitions

War And Peace

War And Peace - Treasures Of The Qin And Han Dynasties features national relics such as pieces of the terracotta army of Emperor Qin Shihuang and the lifelike pottery of animals from the Han dynasty (202 BC to AD 220). Many of the 100 artefacts are being shown in Hong Kong for the first time. The exhibition is a feature of the Hong Kong Arts Festival. Mon and Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tel: 2724 9042. Free. Ends Mar 17

A New Art Of The Past

This exhibition features oil paintings by more than 40 veteran Chinese artists who were trained in Western art before 1950, pioneering a new painting style that fused Western techniques with Chinese expressionism. This exhibition presents paintings from the 1950s and 60s by influential masters such as Yan Wenliang, Liu Haisu, Yu Ben, Zhang Zizheng and Sun Jianguang. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm; Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm (closed public holidays). University Museum and Art Gallery, the University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam. Inquiries: 2241 5513 or visit www.hku.hk/hkumag. Ends Jan 19

Inkplay In Microcosm

The use of powdered snuff became widespread in China during the late Ming period, and was especially popular among the Manchus in the Qing dynasty. Small bottles were designed to carry the substance, the insides of which were marked with intricate paintings of landscapes, figures, birds, flowers and other auspicious designs. This exhibition displays more than 160 bottles made by renowned masters such as Gan Xuanwen, Zhou Leyuan and Ding Erzhong. Mon-Sat, 10am-4.45pm; Sun, 12.30pm-5.30pm (closed on public holidays). East-wing Galleries, Art Museum, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin. Free admission. Tel: 2609 7416. Ends Feb 16