Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Museum: IS5110 2023 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1023 Site Represents a site. End Date Now Prim Media 1384 Notes The Terracotta Army is a collection of sculptures depicting the armies of the First Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. The army was discovered in 1974 by local farmers near Xi'an, China and is now considered one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. The army consists of over 8,000 life-sized soldiers, chariots, and horses, each with unique facial features, hairstyles, and clothing, indicating they were meant to represent individual soldiers. The army was created to accompany the Emperor in the afterlife and protect him in his tomb. The Terracotta Army is an important representation of ancient Chinese art and history, reflecting the Emperor's power and military strength. The sculptures were made using the lost-wax casting method, a highly skilled and intricate process, and are considered a masterpiece of ancient Chinese sculpture. The Terracotta Army is a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors from around the world every year. It is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of China and continues to be a source of fascination and inspiration for people around the world. Stewardship PRC China government Contact zz67@st-andrews.ac.uk Status public Social Media The social media links. twitter,-;facebook,-;instagram,-; Institutional nature Museum, Ecomuseum, Extended Museum, Territorial Museum, Cultural Center, Memory House, e-Museum, etc Archaeological Place The town or city Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China Condition 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Terra cotta army Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. PRC China government Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived is51102023 Language A language of the resource Chinese Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource zz67@st-andrews.ac.uk Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 703 Type The nature or genre of the resource Site Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. current,34.3417,108.9061; Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. https://openai.com/product/dall-e-2 Description An account of the resource The Terra Cotta Army, also known as the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Discovered near the city of Xi'an in Shaanxi province, China in 1974, the Terra Cotta Army is considered one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. The Terra Cotta Army is estimated to consist of over 8,000 individual sculptures, including warriors, horses, chariots, and other figures. The sculptures are unique and highly detailed, and they are considered masterpieces of ancient Chinese art and craftsmanship. Each sculpture in the Terra Cotta Army is different, reflecting the individuality of the soldiers they depict. The warriors are depicted in various poses and dressed in different armor and clothing, and they are armed with weapons such as spears, swords, and crossbows. The horses are also depicted in lifelike poses, and they are accompanied by chariots that are decorated with intricate designs. The Terra Cotta Army is housed in the Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Museum, which is easily accessible from Xi'an. The museum is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China, attracting millions of visitors every year. In conclusion, the Terra Cotta Army is a remarkable collection of sculptures that provides valuable insights into the history and culture of ancient China. The creativity and craftsmanship of the Chinese people are on full display in this magnificent collection of sculptures, and the Terra Cotta Army continues to captivate visitors from all over the world. Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Submitted may be relevant are a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). 01/05/2023 References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta Extent The size or duration of the resource. height 6" x length 6 " x width 46" Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3rd century BCE Subject The topic of the resource Immovable Culture Heritage Europeana Specific elements of the Europeana Semantic Elements. Object The URL of a suitable source image in the best resolution available on the web site of the data provider from which small images could be generated for use in the portal. This will often be the same URL as given in europeana:isShownBy. www.terracotta-warriors.com Europeana Data Provider The name or identifier of the organisation that contributes data to Europeana. The Terra cotta army Europeana Type The Europeana material type of the resource. TEXT China