《接觸中國之敦煌寫生》由國務院新聞辦公室監制,五洲傳播中心與美國彩虹電視臺聯合制作。本片全程記錄了兩位美國畫家去敦煌寫生的故事。片中,兩人沿著古老的絲綢之路,穿越無垠的沙漠達到中國最負盛名的藝術寶庫——敦煌莫高窟,帶領觀眾探訪中國傳統藝術和文化的奧秘所在。同時,中國西部地區的壯美山川和西部人民的勤勞、智慧、樸實,也通過畫家的筆端,一一展示給了世界觀眾。
Sketching the Silk Road
This episode tells of two American painters who go to sketch in Dunhuang. Like many Westerners, these two are keenly interested in mysterious Western China. Traveling along the ancient Silk Road, across the boundless desert, riding on camels, flying a para-glider, and walking with bare feet, they finally arrived at Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, one of the most famous artistic treasures in China. They enjoyed the extremely subtle scenery of Singing Sands Mountain and Mogao Grottoes. During their journey, they come across some local artists whose different approach to art leads them to examine different aesthetic views and the definitions of art in the East and West. In this episode, you will share their joy, exhaustion, experiences and frustrations during their journey. The traditional art and cultural essence of China is revealed incisively and vividly through what they see and hear, while the majestic mountains and rivers, old civilizations, industriousness, intelligence and sincerity of the people in western China are sketched on a broad canvas.