Ever since its completion in 1962, the China National Museum of Fine Art has been the largest and most well-respected gallery of fine art in China. The museum was one of ten key projects that were completed within the first ten years after the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.
The National Museum today lies on grounds covering 30,000 square metres; the buildings themselves cover over 17,000 square metres of that space. The exhibition halls account for more than one third of the buildings’ area, covering about 6,000 square metres. The museum was built in the style of ancient pavilions, with beautiful corridors and buildings decorated by yellow glazed tiles.
The museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation and display of both modern and contemporary works of art, as well as to art research. It is currently home to a collection of more than 60, 000 works of art, both those on display for public viewing and those in carefully preserved archives. The museum’s archives contain not only works of art but also historical documents. The museum frequently compiles and publishes albums drawn from its vast collections. In addition to its main functions, the museum is also involved in the organization of art exhibitions and academic exchanges, both nationally and abroad.
【小题1】What does the museum focus on?| A．Exhibition, pavilions and Research | B．Corridors, Collection and Research |
| C．Exhibition, Collection and projects | D．Exhibition, Collection and Research |
| A．Common areas | B．Private stores |
| C．Hidden documents | D．Sold books |
| A．It is mostly concerned with preserving traditional Chinese culture |
| B．It plays a key role in the preservation and heritage of Chinese culture |
| C．It promotes cultural communication between China and other countries |
| D．It attracts many people who love Chinese art from home and abroad |
