A film about the gift of a lineage painting from West Virginia to a remote village in Mustang.
The Golden Age of Arts in China, 2
The second programme from CCTV on the development of the arts in China culminates with classical Buddhist art (English, with some Mandarin with subtitles).
The Golden Age of the Arts in China, 1
A look at the arts in ancient China, and what the influences and ideas were that surrounded them (English with some Mandarin, with subtitles).
Ajanta Caves
A set of short documentaries looking at the Ajanta Caves in India and their art works in both paintings, sculptures and reliefs.
Buddhist Laos (Folkways of Indochina)
A look at the culture of Laos and the central importance of Buddhism in its development (English narration, some Mandarin interviews with English subtitles).
Thai Kings and Temples (Folkways of Indochina)
A look at the relationship between the Thai country, King and religion (English narration, some Mandarin interviews, with subtitles).
Mogao Caves (World Heritage China)
A look at the magnificent art works in the Mogao Caves near Dunhuang, the first of the great grottoes built in China (English narration with Mandarin subtitles).
Sashimono Woodwork in Japan
A look at traditional woodwork in Japan through the eyes of the master craftsmen who still work in the trade.
Building Without Nails, the Genius of Japanese Carpentry
A short documentary on the traditional art of Japanese carpentry and its place in modern New York.
