An exhibition of ancient tomb murals in Shanxi province from the Northern Dynasty (386-581) opens its doors at Shanxi Museum in Shanxi province. [Photo/sxrb.com]

An exhibition of ancient tomb murals in Shanxi province from the Northern Dynasty (386-581) has taken center stage at the Shanxi Museum in Shanxi province.

The exhibition displays 210-square-meter murals from three ancient tombs in Taiyuan, Xinzhou, and Shuozhou cities in three sections -- showcasing painting arts and social outlook of the Northern Dynasty to visitors.

"Shanxi Museum has been committed to protecting ancient tomb murals over the years and has relocated more than 30 tomb murals of over 1,000 sq m," said Zhang Yuancheng, director of Shanxi Museum. 

"The exhibits in the exhibition are selected murals of ancient tombs under protection and we hope to feast visitors' eyes on the mural art and culture of the Northern Dynasty," he added. 

To achieve the best viewing effect and show more detail, all the exhibits in the exhibition are displayed without glass protection -- and visitors can experience the artistic charms of the murals at close range, said An Ruijun, curator of the exhibition.

In addition, Shanxi Museum will also launch a series of educational activities such as academic lectures, mini-classes and art reports themed around the Northern Dynasty to promote the exhibition.

Well-known domestic experts will be invited to interpret the murals at academic lectures, to let attendees understand the social background and elevate people's aesthetic appreciation of the Northern Dynasty.

The mini-classes are designed for elementary and middle school students to further their understanding of Chinese culture. 

More than 20 kinds of cultural creative products were launched at the opening day of the exhibition on Dec 12, to let more people get the charm of ancient murals. 

The exhibition will continue until March 12, 2020. Except for the exhibition of tomb murals from Shuozhou city, visitors can tour the rest of the exhibition areas for free, without appointment.