Led by the famous Taiwan director Hou Hsiao-hsien, "In the Golden Age of Chinese Craftsmanship" shows the extraordinary precision and quality of Chinese craftsmen from the Ming and Ch'ing dynasties via works in the National palace Museum collection. In this movie, Hou Hsiao-hsien uses his unique narrative method to present the themes in four sections: "T'ang Ying", "Curio Boxes", "Orchard Workshop", and "Departure Herald and Return Clearing", telling impressive stories of the extraordinary brilliance in the artistic lives of the Chinese craftsmen involved.
In the Golden Age of Chinese Craftsmanship Ⅰ(ENGLISH)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq9T6DnbzbA&feature=youtu.be
In the Golden Age of Chinese Craftsmanship Ⅱ(ENGLISH)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjtOHf4QV7A&feature=youtu.be