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National Museum of HistoryANNUAL REPORT 2016

National Museum of History

ANNUAL REPORT 2016

ContentsMessage from the Acting Director

NMH Team

NMH Organization

Exhibitions & Displays

Collection & Preservation

Research & Publication

Education & Extension

Creativity & Marketing

Public Affairs & Inter-museum Exchanges

Human Resources

Annual Budget

The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park Progress Report

Chronology of Events

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Sixty-one years ago, in 1955, our museum opened its door to the public. Since then, we have been at the forefront of innovation in and development, organization and creation of all kinds of exhibitions and educational activities to enrich the lives of our patrons with the hopes of consolidating their passion towards the museum's objective of creating an environment for the appreciation of history and artifacts.

In recent years, however, new cultural centers have been established in selected locations and have been able to attract significant crowds to visit them. We therefore need to refocus our vision on our museum of the future. I believe we need to develop new strategies to meet the needs of our society in creating and shouldering more breathtaking exhibitions. In 2016, our museum led by the ex-director Chang Yu-Tan has held a variety of exhibitions; 26 in total. They were: two regular exhibitions, one permanent collection exhibition, four international exchange exhibitions, one cross-strait exhibition, two local exhibitions, three China exhibitions, and 13 creative arts exhibitions. In cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, furthermore, we also presented compelling advanced technology-based exhibitions to attract the younger crowd. In the future, we will display content, style and subject-matter in all our exhibitions in order to create a brand new museum visitation experience for our patrons.

We take pride in and are mindful of how we have been maintaining and managing all our museum's properties successfully all these years. With that success, we will continue to seek out private contributions and to assess cultural relics, which now we have 73 items in addition to the 57, 143 items under our belt. Moving forward, we will pursue in-depth research and content development to fulfill the continuous needs of our patrons. We will also develop added value graphics, cultural and creative entrepreneurship, borderless partnerships and digital imaging, in hopes of cultivating a museum that integrates social assets, and a platform that develops living art and aesthetics.

Each year, our exhibitions and educational programs are presented simultaneously. This year, we will add theme-based activities, and lecture series to our museum-led workshops. In addition, we will roll out a brand new and exciting mobile-museum project. The mobile museum will visit every nook and cranny of Taiwan to introduce our museum to everyone with the objective of attracting their interest, involvement and visits to our museum.

Additionally, the National Museum of History publishes a variety of publications and monthly magazines Bulletin of the National Museum of History , and the annual books such as Treasures around the Corner: NMH Collection 60, Essential Taiwanese Objects from the NMH Collection and so on. The aim of publishing these reading materials is to add value to the patrons' knowledge, appreciation and experience after their visit to the museum. They also serve as communication channels between the museum and our patrons. Communication is conducted with a sense of warmth and care through images, humors and penmanship conveying Taiwan through history, lifestyles and the challenges faced by our peoples.

On 25 May 2015, the Museum received the approval of the preliminary proposal, The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park, without declaring the integration of the infrastructure surrounding the botanical garden for storage of the cultural relics. Later on 14 August 2017, with the instruction of the cabinet, the proposal was renamed The National Museum of History Expansion Project Plan with additional information. This proposal will propel the Museum into the next sixty years of greatness. In view to this new project, from 2018 to 2020, the Museum will be closed to the public for renovation of the premises and the Taiwanese hostels, reclassification of the cultural relics, documentation, setting up storage space for collectibles and other tasks. As a result of this expansion project, the Museum will be in a more excellent manner in preserving its cultural assets as well as providing comprehensive quality service to its patrons.

The Museum recognizes and thank our museum friends and supporters, individual and corporate, public and private, to help us to preserve, protect and publicize the Museum's unparalleled collection of culture, history and artifacts since its conception. We believe that the bond we have will reassure us to achieve our ambitions to make the National Museum of History a comprehensive and stimulating space where the community can truly explore their identity, culture and sense of place now and for generations to come.

Teng-Chin ChenActing Director National Museum of HistorySeptember 2017

Message from the Acting Director

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NMH Team

Group Photo of NMH Team 2017

Director-general

Chief Secretary

Deputy Director-general

Research DivisionResearch and publication of antiquities and artwork and seminar planning

Exhibition DivisionPlanning of antiquities and artwork exhibitions, and exhibition management

Collection DivisionAntiquities and artworks preservation, maintenance, evaluation and classification

Education and Extension DivisionPromotion of art and history education. Volunteer recruitment and Planning

Accounting OfficeAnnual financial audit, and accounting and statistical matters

Information and Communications UnitInformation and communications technology, hardware, software and automation operations, management and design

Public Affairs UnitPress conference, media relations and VIP reception

Personnel OfficePersonnel management and evaluation

Creativity and Marketing DivisionExpansion of cultural creativity, cooperative planning, brand management,licensing and marketing

SecretariatResearch, general affairs, payments, building and maintenance, andfinancial management

NMH Organization

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that went into the creation of these films. In addition, Indigenous Weaving: Exhibition of Taiwanese Indigenous Artifacts in the NMH Collection was based on the NMH's own research, and exhibited in International Museum of Art & Science in Texas, the United State. It was the first time that 40 pieces of representative fabric exhibited overseas, including the works of the aboriginal people Atayal, Truku, Amis, Puyuma, Paiwan, Rukai, Tao (Yami) and so on. Through this exhibition, American people can understand the diversities of cultural appearance among Taiwanese indigenous' artistic beauty.

We had 3 important cross-strait exchange exhibitions in 2016. The Art of Pu Xin-Yu was organized by the NMH, featuring 45 pieces of works. As this year was the commemoration of Pu's 120th birthday, the NMH especially selected 45 pieces of Pu's works to exhibit in Suzhou Museum. The exhibition inherited the theme of the exhibition The Mind of Adherent: The Art of Pu Xin-yu , commemorating Pu's art achievements through exhibiting his calligraphic works and paintings. With the rare cross-strait cultural exchange opportunity, the exhibition not only promoted the rediscovery of NMH's collection, but also won praises from Taiwan as well as Mainland China.

Besides these exhibitions, NMH also devoted itself to the promotion of brilliant artistic works. For years, we have invited many achieved artists to present their works in NMH, showing their works of print paintings, calligraphy, photography, and sculpture, etc. It has been our mission to contribute to the cultural and artistic development in Taiwan.

The following is further details of some important exhibitions in 2016.

1. Keith Haring: Multiplexism (2016.01.20 ~ 2016.04.10)

Keith Haring (1958-1990) was born in Pennsylvania and became interested in art at a very early age. In 1978, he moved to New York to study at the School of Visual Arts. It was during this period that he began to paint on New York streets and subways. For the purpose of making art accessible to the general people, Keith Haring utilized simple and thick outlines with bright colors and created iconic images of pop art style, such as the well-known works Radiant Babies, Barking Dogs, and Twisted Kneeling Figures . Today, these icons have become part of the popular visual language and are highly accepted and well-liked by the public.While the artist passed away at a tragically young age, his works, with their socio-political ideals and messages, can surely inspire people to cherish the world around them.

In 2016, the NMH hosted 26 exhibitions in total, which included: 2 permanent exhibitions, 1 exhibition of the museum collection, 4 exhibitions of international exchange, 1 exhibition of cross-strait exchange, 1 exhibitions of local artists, 4 exhibitions of Chinese cultural artifacts, and 13 exhibitions of artistic creation.

Since its founding in 1955, NMH has devoted itself to collecting all types of art. Today we have more than 60,000 pieces in the NMH collection. To bring these works alive, we regularly select essential artifacts from our collection and present them in specially designed exhibitions. Besides the permanent displays of Buddhist sculptures on the first floor and collection highlights on the third floor, we also organized a special exhibition on exquisite embroidery from the Qing dynasty to illustrate their beautiful texture and craftsmanship.

With regard to international exchange exhibitions, NMH has long been an important venue in Taipei for the exhibition of classic Western art. Over the years, NMH has presented works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, and others to Taiwanese audiences. This year, NMH organized Keith Haring: Multiplexism in cooperation with Media Sphere Communications LTD. It was the first major Keith Haring solo exhibition in Taiwan. It included paintings, sculptures, posters and graffiti created on New York subways in the 1980s, as well as over 130 pieces of the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection from Japan. It also exhibited his famous works from the Icons series in 1990, such as the Radiant baby and Angel . The exhibition also played the documentary The Universe of Keith Haring (2008) directed by Christina Clausen, which allowed people to feel the endless creative energy of the 20th century graffiti artist. Origami: Living World invited Dr. Bernie Peyton as the curator and many famous international artists of origami to present their works. This exhibition not only presented and promoted the art of origami but also stimulated the imagination and creativity of visitors. Picture the World- Burhan Doḡançay as Photographer was held by the NMH and

Turkish Trade Office. The exhibition included the main themes:“Ironworkers and the Brooklyn Br idge” ,“Wal ls o f t h e W o r l d ,”a n d“P a r a l l e l a n d D i s c repanc i e s .”The NMH inv i t ed people to see how Doḡançay captured every moment and told stories about memories, history and places through his photographic works.

As the NMH began to host exhibits on an expanding range of media, we organized Pixar: 30 Years of Animation . Through the concept art, character and set designs, storyboards, color scripts, 3D models (maquettes), and immersive installations on display, audiences could see the hard work, skills, and creativity

The poster of the exhibition Indigenous Weaving: Exhibition of Taiwanese Indigenous Artifacts in the NMH Collection

The ribbon-cutting ceremony of the exhibition Keith Haring: Multiplexism


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2. Beloved Baby Carrier: Tradition and Innovation (2016.02.02 ~ 2016.04.10)

Almost all creatures have the instinct to take care of their young, and so do human beings. It takes several years for a human baby to be able to move about independently. Hence, parents would do everything possible to take care of and protect the children, wishing that they can grow up safely. Since ancient times, human beings have designed all kinds of tools to carry their young, providing comforts to the babies and freeing their own hands for other household works.

While the forms and decorative techniques found on baby carriers vary with geographical regions, there is one thing that connects them- the thought of and the prayer for the health and wellbeing of the children. We can imagine how a mother will sew her love of the child on the surface of the baby carrier in the form of many auspicious signs. This not only represents mother's deepest love for children but also embodies the three core elements for the culture of baby carriers: fertility, blessings, and protection.

This exhibition is a border-crossing attempt to join academic, cultural, artistic, and industrial forces from the society. It goes beyond the simple display of objects and brings together artistic expression and cultural creative industry. For this exhibition, we would like to express our deepest appreciation to National Museum of Prehistory, Big Ball Earth Care & Humanist Association of Taiwan, the Department of Textiles and Clothing at Fu Jen University, and Les Enphants Group. They not only provided their treasured collection of baby carriers for this exhibition but also enthusiastically participated in the design of galleries and catalogue, making this exhibition richer and more comprehensive. We hope this exhibition could accompany visitors to experience human civilization and parental love from different perspectives. With this exhibition, we would also like to express our respect to all mothers.

3. Origami: Living World (2016.02.05 ~ 2016.04.17)

Like many art forms, origami began as part of religious rites and folk customs: money offerings in folded paper ingots, wrapping of gifts, and arrangement of dining vessels. Origami began to take part in recreation and entertainment since the 16th century. And not until the 17th century was the present form of crane and ship origami recorded in literature. We would like to express our appreciation to curator Dr. Bernie Peyton for inviting many famous international origami artists to present their works. We also want to thank Prof. Alex Yu from Department of Life Science, National Taiwan University for his great support and assistance. This exhibition not only present and promote the art of origami but also stimulate visitors' imagination and creativity.

4. Orientation‧Splendor of Flame: A Retrospective Exhibition of Lee Shi-Chi at 80 (2016.04.22 ~ 2016.06.05)

In 1958, as a impactful artist, Lee Shi-Chi, Chen Ting-Shi and Yang Yuyu organized the Modern Print Association. Lee was also an important member of the Tong Fang Painting Association. Aside from being a creator and an artist, Lee also managed his own art gallery to give more venues and opportunities for the modern artists in Taiwan and to increase the exchanges between Taiwanese and international artists. With his adherence to modern art, Lee kept the spirit of the painting association period in Taiwan. He won the 16th National Award of Arts in 2012 and fully showcased his capabilities. For this exhibition, we selected 80 essential works from different phases of his career as a retrospection of his brilliant artistic expression and as a tribute to his effort in rooting modern art in Taiwan.

5. Painted Earthenware Theatrical Figures-Folk Painted Figurines of Chaozhou and Shantou (2016.06.14 ~ 2016.08.28)

Regarding Taiwanese traditional crafts, Chaozhou crafts stand alongside the craftsmanship of Zhangzhou and Quanzhou. The Chaozhou traditional gold lacquer wood carving, in particular, is the most beautiful, and ranks number one in the Fujian and Guangdong provinces. Today, many of their works are still preserved, but most locals cannot discern the details of their origin. Just like the construction period of

The opening ceremony of the exhibition Beloved Baby Carrier: Tradition and Innovation hosted by Director Chang Yui-Tan

Scenes of the exhibition Origami: Living World

Exhibitions & Displays National Museum of History ANNUAL REPORT 2016

Scenes of the exhibition Painted Earthenware Theatrical Figures-Folk Painted Figurines of Chaozhou and Shantou

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Vivid Colors • Vigorous Life: Liao Shiou-Ping, A Mixed Media Retrospective special exhibition covered his early works as a student, various representative masterpieces of his career, and more 3D creations from recent years for a comprehensive interpretation of Liao's diverse styles of art. The categories included Enlighten‧Exploration, Temple Décor, Symbol Life, Seasons, Manikin, Silent Image, and Dream to showcase his oil painting, relief sculpture, and installation art. This exhibition is a highlight of the artist's lifelong passion and ideals, and we would like to extend our greatest respect to his commitment to his art and tireless work in teaching the arts for the future generations.

7. Picture the World: Burhan Doḡançay as Photographer (2016.09.23 ~ 2016.10.30)

Burhan Doḡançay (1929-2013) is a pioneering figure in the contemporary Turkish art world. He is best known for his various series of paintings inspired by urban walls. While Burhan Doḡançay's career as a painter began in the early 1960s, it was not until the mid-1970s that he discovered the beauty of walls in photography, which was the beginning of his monumental photographic archive“Walls of the World”, a segment of which was shown at the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris in 1982. Besides the“Walls of the World”archive, he created other series of photographs focusing on the construction of skyscrapers in Manhattan, the New York Ironworkers and the Brooklyn Bridge as well as scenes and people he encountered during his travels. Doḡançay had received many awards in his lifetime. His works also appear in numerous publications and are presented in the collections of the world's most prestigious museums.

Tainan's Tsui-sian-kiong Temple in the Qing Dynasty Kangxi period, Chaozhou craftsmen were hired and brought here for the construction. Thus, traditional Chaozhou architectural art left its beautiful mark in Taiwan. The popular ancient shadow puppet show“Chao Diao”in Kaohsiung and Pingtung is also a legacy of glamorous Chaozhou opera. Although Chaozhou opera has become rare in Taiwan today, it still remains very popular outside the Chaoshan region among the Chinese communities in Southeast Asia. The Chaoshan painted Ang Gian Pian clay works exhibited this time can be considered as an ingenious product formed by the combination of Chaoshan crafts and opera.

The painted pottery from Chaozhou, also known as“Ang Gian Pian”, is a type of popular local lifestyle accessories. They can be played with, sent as gifts, or used in ritual celebrations at temples. They can also be placed with other offerings on altar tables to please the gods. Every“Pian”(screen) comes from a scene in Chaozhou opera. Like a stage photo, the figurines display postures of singing songs. Their lively expressions, vivid gestures, detailed robes and crowns all involve fine work and magnificent colors, displaying the craftsmen's skills.

In this exhibition, there were unprecedentedly hundreds of exhibits displayed. The exquisite workmanship and variety of the items were considered rare even in today's local Chaoshan region. Hope that while the audiences were appreciating the Chaoshan folk painted figurines, they could also gain an understanding of the cultural heritage and the beauty of the arts at the same time, and thus the exhibitions stimulated their recognition and interests for traditional crafts and folk opera.

6. Vivid Color‧Vigorous Life: Liao Shiou-Ping, a Mixed Media Retrospective (2016.09.03 ~ 2016.10.23)

Liao Shiou-Ping's unique oriental aesthetics of the Taiwanese culture is based on his diverse background, which he eventually projected into printmaking. His originality had already won him multitudes of international acclaim. With the diverse print art techniques he learned abroad, his contribution and commitment to the education of printmaking in Taiwan have successfully led the art of printmaking in Taiwan onto another level. Thus, Liao is regarded as the Taiwanese print master and father of printmaking of Taiwan. The Artist Liao Shiou-Ping gave a guide of his works in the exhibition.

Director Chang Yui-Tan hosted the opening ceremony of the exhibition Vivid Color．Vigorous Life：Liao Shiou-Ping, a Mixed Media Retrospective

A scene of the exhibition Picture the World Burhan Doḡançay as Photographer

Director Chang Yui-Tan hosted the opening ceremony of the exhibition Picture the World Burhan Doḡançay as Photographer


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8. Pixar: 30 Years of Animation (2016.11.11 ~ 2017.02.12)

This exhibition aimed to introduce visitors to the world of computer animation and to Pixar's creative process. The exhibition shows how Pixar artists develop three crucial aspects of storytelling—Stories, Characters, and Worlds—creating compelling stories, appealing and memorable characters, and believable, enchanting worlds. Through the concept art, character and set designs, storyboards, color scripts, 3D models (maquettes), and immersive installations, visitors were able to see the hard work, skill, and creativity that go into the creation of these films.

9. Priceless Sycee: The Ching Fong Tai Chinese Ancient Silver Ingots Collection (2016.01.08 ~ 2016.03.20)China has been using various types of currency for more than five thousand years. Among them, Yuan-bao , meaning the treasure of the Yuan dynasty, refers to the silver ingots or blocks made of sterling silver. Yuan-bao was hand-minted by different silversmiths, hence each Yuan-bao is an independent work of art. To promote the history of Chinese monetary development and to encourage the appreciation of traditional craftsmanship, we invited Dr. Lin Chong-cheng to present his treasured collection of more than four hundred pieces of Chinese silver ingots from different dynasties. These pieces are primarily official ingots and tax ingots. Chronologically, the exhibits range from the late Tang dynasty to the Republican period. The exhibits of gold currency were primarily from the Qing dynasty and the Republican period, with a few gold bars and gold leaves from the Song dynasty. We sincerely hoped this exhibition is able to open new doors for visitors to understand the Chinese monetary artifacts.

10. Auspicious Patterns in Art: Special Exhibition of Silk Brocades from the Qing Dynasty (2016.03.25 ~ 2016.06.12)

Since ancient times, Chinese traditions and history have had a close relationship with aesthetic values. People's expectations on luck, prosperity, and a good harvest are all embedded and presented as symbolic

patterns and images. With this exhibition of Brocades from the Qing Dynasty, the NMH would like to present unique knitwear from our collection, such as‘Blue Satin pillow tops for Kang stove-beds,’‘Blue satin piano covers,’and‘Blue Satin seat covers,’etc, all with auspicious symbols hidden in the beautiful, archetypal patterns of the Qing Dynasty. In general, there are 6 types of symbolic prayers“Blessings, Kindness, Longevity, Joy, Fortune, and Status.”For example, the peach represents longevity, the Buddha represents blessings, and the pomegranate represents the ability to have lots of children. These symbols are significant and almost inescapable from appearing on brocades, and have become a part of our culture and lives.

11. A Heartening Wave: The Jade Art of Tu Kuo-Wei (2016.06.17 ~ 2016.10.02)

Since he was unafraid of making a breakthrough in either traditional, or modern, or contemporary sculpture, the art works of Tu Kuo-Wei have always been outstanding. In 1970, he graduated from the art sculpture department of the National Taiwan College of Arts. Next year, led by Buddhist Master Hsing Yun, he conducted the entire design work for the Pure Land cellar of Fo Guang Shan. He then went to Academy of Fine Arts of Rome (Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma) in Italy for further study.

After 20-year hard training in Italy, Tu decided to return home and taught at the Graduate Institute of Plastic Arts at National Tainan University of the Arts. He participated actively in creating hallmark local artistic work. In 1991 he created the permanent outdoor sculpture "Landmark" exhibition for Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts. In recent years, Tu has continued to publicize new works with passion, either in Taiwan or abroad.

With the purpose of showing different interpretations on the forms and symbols of drums, he chose "drum" as his exhibition theme in 2016, displaying 100 exquisite jade works. The full, bulging shape of the drums symbolized harmony. Aiming to offer audiences new perspectives on art, the National Museum of History is committed to holding art exhibitions with the new characteristics of the contemporary times.

12. Zisha Wares of Yixing: A Special Exhibition of Pottery Figurines and Teapots (2016.10.7 ~ 2016.12.18)

The Foundation of Guo Mu-Sheng Cultural and Educational Funds held the exhibition Zisha Wares of Yixing: A Special Exhibition of Pottery Figurines and Teapots in the NMH. This exhibition displays the innovative works, designed by potters who specialized in Zisha pots in China's state-owned factories,

The guest night of the exhibition Pixar: 30 Years of Animation

The ribbon-cutting ceremony of the exhibition Pixar: 30 Years of Animation

The NMH curator and guests at the opening ceremony for the exhibition A Heartening Wave: The Jade Art of Tu Kuo-Wei

The opening ceremony of the exhibition Zisha Wares of Yixing: A Special Exhibition of Pottery Figurines and Teapots (2016.10.7~2016.12.18)


The opening ceremony of the exhibition Priceless Sycee: The Ching Fong Tai Chinese Ancient Silver Ingots Collection

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14. Exquisite Embroidery from the Qing Dynasty (2016.12.28 ~ 2016.02.26 Henan, 2017.03.9 ~ 2017.05.20 Suzhou)

In order to promote and encourage exchanges with our sister museum, the National Museum of History has selected some of its finest embroidered silk textiles (belonging to the“Yueh Tzu”artifacts relocated to Southwest China during the Sino-Japanese War, before there were brought to Taiwan) to exhibit in the exhibition“A Glorious Homecoming: Exquisite Embroidery from the Qing Dynasty”at the Henan Museum and the Suzhou Silk Museum. There were 137 embroidered silks and 6 plain velvet textiles, totaling to 143 pieces, exhibited. The beautiful decorative patterns on the silks represented a good omen and the continuation of peaceful, harmonious relations between Taiwan and Mainland China. The NMH would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Henan Museum, our sister museum, on its 90th anniversary !

15. Culture- Enlighten Every Path in Taiwan (2016.05.01 ~ 2017.08.31)

The Ministry of Culture transformed the first floor of the Xinzhuang Joint Office Building into a multipurpose open-space exhibition, and asked the NMH to organize and hold the exhibition Culture- Enlighten Every Path in Taiwan . Through the exhibition, we hope to communicate a broad range of Taiwanese cultures. For example, through the introduction of the soil and land policy, we could display the native value of the people on this land, and stimulated our audience to see our land with a new, creative view. This exhibition aims to help the local art to grow stably and to develop sustainably, and to make Taiwan a country of art through cultural engineering.

between 1980 and 1990. The content of the exhibition included: (1) Xiutang Xu Master and Student Collaborated Pottery Creation, and (2) Modern Yixing Zisha Tea Pottery Creation Display. This was the first exhibition ever held in Taiwan of Master Xu Xiu-Tang's works, and it opened to the public from October 7th to December 18th in 2016. Two special seminars – Yixing Zisha , and The Emotions of Pottery were held every weekend during the exhibition. And we also designed a new family activity involving interactive hands-on pottery play to encourage the participants to engage their body and mind into the activity.

13. Experience the Stone Arts: Shou-Shan Stone Carving Exhibition (2016.12.23 ~ 2017.03.05)

Shou-Shan stone (Agalmatolite) is known as one of the top four precious stones in Chinese literary circles. It is very precious, and has been listed as a sacred object of the royal court since the ancient times. Tian Huang Stone is a type of stone that possesses the 6 merits of a seal stone: refinement, purity, gentleness, richness, subtlety, and calmness. Thus, it is named the King of the Stones, and was chosen as the stone for sacrificial rituals during the Qing Dynasty. It was the most-liked stone among the literati and the emperors of each dynasty. A long history of excavation has testified to the rarity and value Shou-Shan stone. In this exhibition, there were 48 pieces of the Tian Huang Stone on display. Tian Huang is so rare and precious that it is seldom seen in any domestic or foreign exhibitions, especially in such a large quantity. This exhibition also featured the gracious and refined Furong Stone, known as the Queen of Stones, the translucent and charming Lichi Stone, known as the Stone of Concubines, and other precious stones such as the Shanbo Stone, Gaoshan Stone, Shui Keng Stone (puddle), and the Peach Blossom Stone. There were totally 140 pieces of seal stone collection on display. There were even more stone carving works from famous artists on display, and their works represented different styles inspired by diverse subjects. From the traditional button seal made in the shape of an ancient beast to the modern button stamp made in 3D sculpture and painting, these modern works have attracted lots of attention from the audience. The highlight of these works was the thin sculpture (low relief) which merges calligraphy, painting, sculpture, and multiple 3D landscapes made through the modern exquisite carving techniques.

Di rec tor Chang Yui-tan hosted the opening ceremony of the exhibition Shou-Shan Stone Carving

A scene of the Shou-Shan Stone Carving Exhibition

A scene of the exhibition Culture- Enlighten Every Path in Taiwan

The exhibition for Exquisite Embroidery from the Qing Dynasty , at the Henan Museum, china



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2016 Exhibition of the National Museum of History

Exhibition Date

Corridor of Stone Statues Since 2014.07.05∼

Highlights of NMH Collection Since 2014.11.04∼

Imaginary Interpenetration：2016 Flower Arrangement Exhibition 2016.01.01∼ 2016.01.10

The Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty：Tricolor-Glazed Wares from Luoyang 2015.11.24∼ 2016.01.24

An Artist's Journey in Ink and Water: A Memorial Exhibition of Wang Nong in His Ninetieth 2015.12.18∼ 2016.01.31

Brilliance and Splendor: Enamel Wares in NMH Collection 2015.08.14∼ 2016.01.03

Keith Haring: Multiplexism 2016.01.20∼ 2016.04.10

Priceless Sycee: The Ching Fong Tai Chinese Ancient Silver Ingots Collection 2016.01.08∼ 2016.03.20

Beloved Baby Carrier: Tradition and Innovation 2016.02.02∼ 2016.04.10

Origami: Living World 2016.02.05∼ 2016.04.17

The Art of Pu Xin-yu 2016.03.18∼ 2016.05.29

Exquisite Embroidery From the Qing Dynasty 2016.03.25∼ 2016.06.12

Orientation‧Splendor of Flame--A Retrospective Exhibition of Lee Shi-Chi at 80 2016.04.22∼ 2016.06.05

Affinity with the Land：Ink Paintings by Lo Cheng-Hsien 2016.04.19∼ 2016.05.29

The Countryside in Taiwan: Six Decades of Chung Yung-Ho 2016.04.21∼ 2016.06.12

Indigenous Weaving: Exhibition of Taiwanese Indigenous Artifacts in NMH Collection 2016.05.19∼ 2016.10.02

Painted Earthenware Theatrical Figures-Folk Painted Figurines of Chaozhou and Shantou 2016.06.14∼ 2016.08.28

Liberal Arts and the Literati：Ink Painting and Gouache Painting at Tunghai University 2016.06.04∼ 2016.07.17

A Heartening Wave: The Jade Art of Tu Kuo-Wei 2016.06.17∼ 2016.10.02

A Hidden Gem: Works of Hsu Pao-lin 2016.06.17∼ 2016.07.31

Amazing Seascapes: Retrospective Exhibition of Tsai Mao-sung's Art of Ink Painting and Calligraphy 2016.07.23∼ 2016.09.11

Oil Paintings and Ceramics by Chiang Long-fang 2016.08.05∼ 2016.09.18

Vivid Color Vigorous Life: Liao Shiou-Ping, a Mixed Media Retrospective 2016.09.03∼ 2016.10.23

Legacy of the Great River: The 42nd Anniversary of Evergreen Graphic Art Association 2016.09.15∼ 2016.11.06

Picture the World Burhan Doḡançay as Photographer 2016.09.23∼ 2016.10.30

Zisha Wares of Yixing: A Special Exhibition of Pottery Figurines and Teapots 2016.10.07∼ 2016.12.18

Pixar: 30 Years of Animation 2016.11.11∼ 2017.02.12

The Art World of Lingnan: Ink Paintings by Lee Yuan-hai 2016.11.11∼ 2017.01.08

The Exemplification of Lacquer: The Lacquered Painting of Wang Tian-liang 2016.11.03∼ 2016.11.20

The Beauty of Taiwan: The Colored Ink Painting of Ho Mu-Huo 2016.11.25∼ 2017.01.02

Experience the Stone Arts: Shou-Shan Stone Carving Exhibition 2016.12.23∼ 2017.03.05

Exquisite Embroidery From the Qing Dynasty 2016.12.28∼ 2017.02.26

Culture- Enlighten Every Path in Taiwan 2016.05.01∼ 2017.08.31

Number of Visitors in 2016

MonthDays of

Exhibitions

Exhibition Visitors

Special Exhibition

Educational Activities

TotalTicket

Free TotalFull

priceHalfprice

Total

January29（Including

Special Exhibition）

7,885 1,594 9,479 13,138 22,617 4,362 4,358 31,337

February28（Including


4,783 1,621 6,404 5,300 11,704 12,755 1,048 25,507

March31（Including


3,687 1,008 4,695 6,138 10,833 13,001 1,152 24,986

April27（Including


3,683 1,310 4,993 8,737 13,730 10,016 1,990 25,736

May 26 4,642 1,385 6,027 4,766 10,793 0 4,731 15,524

June 26 5,267 1,574 6,841 4,215 11,056 0 3,207 14,263

July 26 6,182 2,652 8,834 3,868 12,702 0 13,129 25,831

August 26 4,958 2,834 7,792 4,051 11,843 0 17,025 28,868

September 23 2,955 956 3,911 3,544 7,455 0 14,788 22,243

October 27 4,393 1,306 5,699 3,880 9,579 0 10,608 20,187

November29（Including


3,019 635 3,654 5,840 9,494 16,427 12,165 38,086

December31（Including


4,074 1,310 5,384 6,343 11,727 26,745 19,920 58,392

Total 329 55,528 18,185 73,713 69,820 143,533 83,306 104,121 330,960

The Category of Exhibition in 2016

Permanent Exhibition

Exhibition of Museum Collection

Exhibition of International

Exchange

Exhibition of Cross-Strait Exchange

Exhibition of Local Artists

Exhibition of Chinese

Cultural Artifacts

Exhibition of Artistic Creation

Total

2 1 4 1 1 4 13 26


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Training Sessions for 2016

Number of Group Tours and Visitors in 2016

Date Subject SpeakerNumber of Participants

2016.01.06 Did he change your imagination of graffiti? Huang Hai-Ming 62

201601.08 Talking about Keith Haring Guo Chao-Lan 66

2016.01.14 The Noises and Gifts from Keith Haring Zeng Shao-Chien 63

2016.01.19 Gallery Talk for Keith Haring: Multiplexism Liang Lai-Hsun 46

2016.01.20 Gallery Talk for Keith Haring: Multiplexism Liang Lai-Hsun 59

2016.02.02 Gallery Talk for Beloved Baby Carrier: Tradition and Innovation Chiang Han-Jen 56

2016.02.25

1.Origami is not easy 2. The Modern Art of OrigamiGallery Talk for Origami: Living World and the Demonstration of Origami

Chang Yan-Duo 48

2016.04.22 Gallery Talk for The Countryside in Taiwan: Six Decades of Chung Yung-Ho Chung Yung-Ho 38

2016.05.24The In t roduct ion for Pa inted Ear thenware Theatrical Figures-Folk Painted Figurines of Chaozhou and Shantou

Chen Yi-Kai 52

2016.05.31 The Craft Features of Theatrical Figures-Folk Painted Earthenware Figurines Chen Yi-Kai 55

2016.06.07 The Dramatical Performance of Earthenware Theatrical Figures-Folk Painted Figurines Chen Yi-Kai 51

2016.06.13Gallery Talk for Painted Earthenware Theatrical Figures-Folk Painted Figurines of Chaozhou and Shantou

Shen Hai-Rong 61

2016.08.03 Gallery Talk for Oil Paintings and Ceramics by Chiang Long-fang Chiang Long-fang 21

2016.10.18 When Disney runs into Pixar- Talking about traditional Hand-painting to 3D Computer Drawing Shih Ming-Hui 76

2016.10.19 Decryption of Pixar Animation Production Hsiao Fu-Ching 74

2016.11.01 The Successful Formula of Pixar Animation Shih Chang-Jie 60

2016.11.02 The reality and Imagination of Pixar Chang Wei-Chung 68

2016.11.03 Gallery Talk for Pixar: 30 Years of Animation Hsieh Yu-Ting 76

2016.11.16The Introduction for Lingnan School and Gallery Talk for The Art World of Lingnan: Ink Paintings by Lee Yuan-hai

Lee Yuan-Hai 12

Total 19 Sessions/ 1,044 Participants

Month Guided Tours in ChineseGuided Tours in

EnglishGuided Tours in

JapaneseTotal

January 152 groups 2,570 people

2 groups 9 people

0 group 0 people

154 groups 2,579 people

February 106 groups 2,160 people

0 group 0 people

0 group 0 people


March 216 groups 5,855 people

0 group 0 people

0 group 0 people


April 104 groups 2,586 people

0 group 0 people

0 group 0 people


May 59 groups 822 people

3 groups 42 people

0 group 0 people

62 groups 864 people

June 92 groups 1,376 people

1 group 3 people

0 group 0 people


July 118 groups 1,479 people

0 group 0 people

0 group 0 people


August 126 groups 1,937 people

1 group 25 people

0 group 0 people


September 26 groups 306 people

1 group 2 people

0 groups 0 people


October 72 groups 1,147 people

5 groups 102 people

0 group 0 people


November 161 groups 1,667 people

0 group 0 people

1 group 14 people


December 209 groups 4,176 people

1 group 7 people

0 group 0 people


Total 1,441 groups 26,081 people


1 group 14 people

1,456 groups 26,285 people

Museum Guide

In 2016 we provided Chinese guided tours for 1,441 groups of visitors (26,081 people), English guided tours for 14 groups (190 peoples), and Japanese guided tours for one group (14 people). We also arranged many training sessions to increase the professional capabilities of our staff and docents. In 2016, we organized 19 training sessions with 1,044 participants.

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5. Promoted international cultural activities by loaning 40 sets of textiles from our collection to the International Museum of Art & Science in Texas, USA, for the exhibition Indigenous Weaving: An Exhibi t ion of Nat ive Objects from The National Museum of History, Taiwan . In addition, 45 of Pu Xinyu's artworks were loaned to Suzhou Museum, China, for the exhibition Selected Paintings of Pu Xinyu from Taipei Museum of History , and 52 textiles from our collection were loaned to Henan Museum in China for the exhibition Exquisite Embroidery from the Qing Dynasty . The Museum also collaborated with Henan Museum for the seminar on Tri-color Glazed Wares and Glazed Pottery , and the exhibition The Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty: Tricolor-glazed Wares from Luoyang .

6. Loaned artifacts from the Museum collection to the exhibitions of both public and private institutions for the purpose of promoting and sharing the museum resources, including the memorial exhibitions of Lu Foting and Lin Yushan held by the General Association of Chinese Culture, The Silver Halide Era-Aura of Times Vintage Photography Prints by Taiwanese Photographers 1890s~2015 held by the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Effusive Vitality: Chuang Che Retrospective Exhibition held by the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Tiunn Lí Tik-Hô and Other Taiwanese Female Artists held by the Chiayi City Cultural Affairs Bureau, Dreamland of Diaspora: The Exhibition of Modern and Contemporary Taiwanese Ink Paintings held by the Yilan County Cultural Affairs Bureau, Liberal Arts and the Literati: Ink Painting and Gouache Painting at Tunghai University held by the Tunghai University, and A Meeting of Masters: An Exhibition of Chang Dai-Chien & Venerable Mater Hsing Yun's Works held by the FGS Buddha Museum, and exhibitions on the mobile museums of the Education Division, and exhibitions at the art galleries of the airports.

7. Installed a relative humidity control system in 8 display cases of bronze wares in the Highlights of NMH Collection .

8. The division took photographs of 188 selected artifacts in digital formats to facilitate academic research availability.

9. Conducted annual museum storage space disinfection and fumigation to ensure proper and safe preservation of the collection, and renewed annual insurance of the collection.

10. Selected items from the collection for printing the annual theme calendar Sanyu: A Hidden Gem . The calendar was sent to cultural institutions in Taiwan and abroad as a gift and a medium to promote Chinese culture.

11. Published Essential Taiwanese Objects from the NMH Collection . For this catalogue, we selected about 100 Taiwanese cultural artifacts to show the memories of Taiwan across all historical periods.

12. Awarded Liu Yiantao scholarships to 5 students to encourage their study in calligraphy and Chinese painting.

13. Continuing the collaboration project The National Museum of History and Academia Sinica Joint Research Project on Oracle Bone Inscriptions. The project is to archive systematically all the loaned 1095 sets of oracle bones into a digital database, publish the research results and hold related symposia and exhibitions.

14. Accomplished the conservation project of 49 oil paintings by Sanyu in the Museum's collection with the full fund provided by the Ministry of Culture.

The Collection and Preservation Division is in charge of collecting, registering, managing and preserving the museum's historical artifacts. The items in the collection of the National Museum of History are mainly purchases, donations, and transfers from public organizations. The two main means by which the museum acquires artifacts are purchases and donations. The collection is classified into two main categories: art (Chinese painting, calligraphy, Western painting, prints, photography, and seals), and artifacts (bronzeware, pottery, porcelain, lacquerware, jade and stone, metal, enamelware, wood and bamboo, ivory and bone, textiles, currency, literature and miscellaneous items). The museum's policy on new acquisitions focuses on artifacts that have historical, aesthetic, educational, and rarity value, and that represent the traditional Chinese culture, the artistic development of Taiwan, and international cultural exchanges. Because of the restrictions imposed by the fixed purchasing budget, the museum's collection priority is on purchases that can enrich the original collection and fit into systematic representations. Donation from private collectors and public organizations is also an important mean of acquiring new items. Through researches, exhibitions, and educational activities, the museum can perform its knowledge-sharing function through its collection and accomplish the museum's mission of collection usage.

This year the division has completed the following tasks:

1. Collected artifacts through donations from private collectors to enrich its collection and ensure their proper and safe preservation. Held three evaluation meetings and acquired 73 artifacts. The museum currently holds 57,143 artifacts.

2. Encouraged private collectors to donate artifacts. The museum has received 73 donated artifacts from generous private collectors this year, including 43 pieces of contemporary Chinese paintings and calligraphy from the General Association of Chinese Culture, and 24 stone tools of the late Neolithic period from Ms. Ye Shaoguo.

3. Accelerated the establishment of the digital collection information system, established a complete computerized database of the museum's collection for more convenient usage in exhibitions and cultural industries, and promoted the modernization of collection management.

4. Provided artifacts for the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions, such as Highlights of NMH Collection, Brilliance and Splendor: Enamel Wares in NMH Collection, Auspicious Patterns-Exhibition of Qing Brocade , and The Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty: Tricolor-glazed Wares from Luoyang .


Cultural exchanges agreement signing ceremony between Henan Museum and the National Museum of History

Exhibits condition checking for the exhibition The Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty: Tricolor-glazed Wares from Luoyang at the Henan Museum


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Sources of Items in the Museum’s Collection

Resources Quantity Ratio

Purchase 9896 17.3%

Donation 13394 23.3%

Transfer 1824 3.2%

Assigned custody 2106 3.7%

Exhibition 348 0.6%

Long term loan 193 0.3%

Other 29382 51.5%

Total 57143 100%

2016 Quantities and Percentages of Loaned Items in the Museum's Collection by Categories

2016 Categories of the Loaned Items in the Museum's Collection by Percentage

Categories within the Museum’s Collection Categories in the Museum’s Collection by Percentage

Collection Categories

Categories Quantity

Art

Chinese Painting 3,776

Calligraphy 2,898

Western Painting 902

Woodblock Prints 1,202

Photography 729

Seals 511

Ar t i fac t s

Archives 2,149

Jade and Stone 1,764

Pottery 1,541

Porcelain 1,419

Bronze 1,052

Metal 799

Enamelware 183

Bamboo and Wood 1,167

Lacquerware 157

Ivory and Bone 225

Textiles 1,018

Currency 33,294

Miscellaneous 251

Assigned Custody 2,106

Total 57,143

Sources of Items in the Museum’s Collectionby Percentage

■ Chinese Painting ■ Calligraphy ■Western Painting

■Woodblock Prints ■ Photography ■ Seals

■ Archives ■ Jade and Stone ■ Pottery

■ Porcelain ■ Bronze ■Metal

■ Enamelware ■ Bamboo and Wood ■ Lacquerware

■ Ivory and Bone ■ Textiles ■ Currency

■Miscellaneous ■ Assigned Custody

■ Purchase ■ Donation ■ Transfer ■ Assigned custody

■ Exhibition ■ Long term loan ■ Other

■

■

■

■

0.4%

58.3%

3.7%6.6%

5.0%1.6% 2.1%

1.3%

0.9%3.8%

3.0%2.7%

2.5%1.8%

1.8%

0.4%

0.3%

0.3%

1.4%

2.0%

Chinese Painting16113%

Chinese Painting4.26%

Calligraphy252%

Calligraphy0.86%

Western Painting665%

Western Painting7.39%

Woodblock Prints1

0%

Woodblock Prints0.08%

Photography262%

Photography3.57%

Seals1

0%

Seals0.20%

Porcelain564%

Porcelain3.89%

Pottery14511%

Pottery9.45%

Bronze696%

Bronze6.55%

Jade and Stone534%

Jade and Stone3.03%

Metal2

0%

Metal0.25%

Bamboo and Wood111%

Bamboo and Wood0.94%

Lacquerware121%

Lacquerware7.55%

Textiles34327%

Textiles33.69%

Currency30724%

Currency0.92%

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List of Collection by Donation in 2016

Accession date

Accession no. Title Author Categories Donor

2016.07.25 105-00001 Stone Scraper 　 Jade and Stone Ye Shaoguo







2016.07.25 105-00008 Ground Stone 　 Jade and Stone Ye Shaoguo

2016.07.25 105-00009 Circular-shaped Stone 　 Jade and Stone Ye Shaoguo

2016.07.25 105-00010 Stone Chisel 　 Jade and Stone Ye Shaoguo

2016.07.25 105-00011 Stone Axe 　 Jade and Stone Ye Shaoguo


2016.07.25 105-00013 Stone Adze 　 Jade and Stone Ye Shaoguo











Accession date



2016.07.25 105-00025 Child-giving Guanyin Lien Pao-Tsai Pottery Lien Pao-Tsai

2016.10.18 105-00026 Dictionary of Classical Chinese Pronunciation 　 Archive Cai Guanghua

2016.10.18 105-00027 Chinese Dictionary 　 Archive Cai Guanghua

2016.10.18 105-00028 Emperor Order of the Qing Dynasty 　 Archive Ding Yongqing

2016.10.18 105-00029 Ten Aspects of my Artistic Life: Talking to Myself Li Xiqi West Painting Li Xiqi

2016.11.23 105-00030 Words by Chiang Kai-Shek Ding Zhipan CalligraphyGeneral

Association of Chinese Culture

2016.11.23 105-00031 Poetry Huang Tiansu CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00032 Poetry Xu Songling CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00033Excerpt from Preface to the Poems Collected from the

Orchid PavilionLi Chunfu Calligraphy

General Association of

Chinese Culture

2016.11.23 105-00034 Words by Chiang Kai-Shek Wei Jingmeng CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00035 Words by Chiang Kai-Shek Li You CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00036 Words by Chiang Kai-Shek Cao Qiupu CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00037 Calligraphy Wang Kaihe CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00038 Poetry Ma Shouhua CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00039 Calligraphy Su Tiansi CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00040 Words by Chiang Kai-Shek Chen Xueping CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00041 Four-word Couplet Liu Xingzhi CalligraphyGeneral



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Accession date


2016.11.23 105-00042 Excerpt from Mengzi Li Gumo CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00043 Words by Chiang Kai-Shek Zhu Jiuying CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00044 Poetry Qiu Miaoqiang CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00045 Words by Chiang Kai-Shek Zhang Weihan CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00046 Calligraphy Wang Tingzhu CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00047 Poetry Zang Zhenbai CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00048 Calligraphy Wang Mengxiao CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00049 Poetry Dong Kaizhang CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00050 Poetry Fu Juanfu CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00051 Poetry Li Zhenji CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00052 Poetry Zhou Cheng CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00053 Poetry Zhou Cheng CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00054 Record of Founding Chinese Culture Hall Wang Zhuangwei Calligraphy

General Association of

Chinese Culture

2016.11.23 105-00055 Calligraphy Gao Yihong CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00056 Calligraphy Xie Zongan CalligraphyGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00057 Landscape Sheng Yuanfang Chinese PaintingGeneral


Accession date


2016.11.23 105-00058 Landscape Yu Wei Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00059 Reunion Wu Xuerang Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00060 Landscape Zhang Dewen Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00061 The Autumn Scenery Lu Foting Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00062 Landscape Du Dengyin Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00063 Two Ducks Shen Yaochu Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00064 The Elder Wu Ping Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00065 Orchid, Bamboo, and Stone Yuan Tianyi Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00066 Landscape Huang Junbi Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00067 Landscape Zhang Gunian Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00068 Birds and Trees Gao Yihong Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00069 Shrimps Yao Menggu Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00070 Orchid, Bamboo, and Stone Ma Shouhua Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00071 Landscape Liu Yantao Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00072 Landscape Ou Haonian Chinese PaintingGeneral


2016.11.23 105-00073 Birds and Flowers Chen Shizhu Chinese Painting Chen Junhong


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The outdoor machine room for the relat ive h u m i d i t y c o n t r o l l e d system on the third floor

Condition checking of the excavated oracle bones collection

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Installed a relative humidity controlled system in 8 display cases of bronze wares in the Highlights of NMH Collection

Treated oracle bones excavated from Anyang are stored in an acid-free box


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Yang Zibao, Administrative Deputy Minister of the Cultural Ministry and Director Chang Yui-Tan awarded a gold medal and a certificate of merit to the General Association of Chinese Culture for donating artifacts to the Museum

Conducting Scientific analysis of pigment components for Sanyu's painting

Evaluation meeting for the report of the conservation project of 49 oil paintings by Sanyu in the Museum's collection

Director Chang Yui-Tan was interviewed at the press conference for the conservation project of 49 oil paintings by Sanyu in the Museum's collection

The conservator was giving a guide for the repaired oil paintings by Sanyu

Director Chang Yui-Tan, Mrs. Liu Binbin and recipients of Liu Yiantao scholarship


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1. Publication

(1) The Bulletin of the National Museum of History

The Bulletin of the National Museum of History is a monthly magazine that aims to cultivate the pub l i c ' s genera l unders tand ing o f a r t , history, artifacts, and museology, as well as the public's aesthetic appreciation. It is a diverse and multifaceted periodical on culture and art. Besides offering academics and experts a chance to publish educational articles on art and culture aimed towards the general public, the magazine also provides feature articles on Chinese and Taiwanese historical artifacts, local and foreign art exhibitions, and important issues in contemporary museology. For the year of 2016, there were a total of 11 special topic exhibitions: The Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty: Tricolor-Glazed Wares from Luoyang, Beloved Baby Carrier: Tradition and Innovation, Keith Haring: Multiplexism, Yong-he Zhong-Sketches on Taiwanese Townships, Humanities and an Academic- The Separation and Reunion of Donghai Ink Painting and Glue Colour Painting, Painted Earthenware Theatrical Figures-Folk Painted Figurines of Chaozhou and Shantou, Amazing Seascapes : Retrospect ive Exhibition of Tsai Mao-sung’s Art of Ink Painting and Calligraphy, Vivid Color‧Vigorous Life:Liao Shiou-Ping a Mixed Media Retrospective, Picture the World Burhan Doḡançay as Photographer, The Art World of Lingnan: Ink Paintings by Lee Yuan-hai, and Pixar: 30 Years of Animation . With easy to understand but captivating articles, in combination with lively and artistic exhibitions, the museum is able to fully demonstrate our efforts in research as well as wisdom. The museum has devised two ‘Planning Topics’ : Ming and Qing Dynasties Engraved Drawings , and The National Museum of history and Ji Li which we hope to further illustrate the museums capabilities and innovation.

(2) The 21st Issue of The Forum for Historical Artifacts

The Forum for Historical Artifacts is an international academic journal with the goal of promoting research and cultural exchanges. Submissions include forensic research and analysis of artifacts, a r t h i s tory , repor ts or rev iews on research achievements in art history, trends in art history research, archeology, and field studies. This year marks the publication of the 21st issue, with 200 copies released in December.

(3) The Journal of the National Museum of History

The Journal of the National Museum of History offers a space for staff of the National Museum of History to submit and publish papers on their academic findings. Issues 53 and 54 were published in 2016, covering topics of research on the history of art, museum theory and practice, anthropology, cultural studies, and more. To attract a wider range of readership and use, the Journal has been available online in digital form since 2012, providing readers with convenience in research and downloading. The Journal is entering its fifth year, with a total of 2,452 readers in 2016 (The number of readers per month are: January-223, February-269, March-187, April-192, May-235, June-209, July-190, August-175, September-180, October-163, November-187, December-232). Link to the journal: http:// www.nmh.gov.tw

Research & Publication National Museum of History ANNUAL REPORT 2016

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(4) The Artifacts and History Series

The Artifacts and History Series is a series of monographs published by the museum, covering topics of culture, history, philosophy, historical artifacts, artistic artifacts and research, folk culture, and museology. This series aims to be academic, historical, and educational. In 2016, the 72nd monograph in the series, A Study of Decorative Elements on the Fang Hu Vases in the Spring and Autumn Period was published. The author is Yang Shih-Chiao.

(5) Annual Report 2015

The Annual Report of 2015 of the National Museum of History consists of the museum's Exhibitions, Research Publications, Collections and Preservations, Education Extension, Creativity and Marketing, Media Liaison, Human Resources, Annual Budget, The NMH Website, The Greater Nanhai Cultural Park Project, and Chronology of Events. The annual report has a side-by side Chinese and English interface, and can be found on our website, allowing global readers the convenience to access our annual report.

(6) Annually Published Special-Topic Books

1. Treasures around the Corner: NMH Collection 60 On the occasion of the National Museum of History's sixtieth birthday, the museum's staff, in order to express their deepest blessings to the museum, have especially prepared the publication Treasures around the Corner: NMH Col lect ion 60 . Select ing from the museum's collection of artifacts that are either their favorites although simple with uncomplicated meaning, inspire the most feeling, rich in historical interest, or tell the best stories. The authors have written in a prose form distinct from that of academic articles to present history through the origins of an item's accession to the museum's collection, by using the perspectives of themselves and others. In hopes to convey to the reader an emotional and detailed sense of history, consolidating the intimate relationship between artifacts and people.

2. 14 years of enduring great hardships in pioneer work: Bao Zun-peng and the National Museum of History (1955-1969)

This book introduces the late curator of the National Museum of History, Mr. Bao Zun-peng, the course of development that the museum took during his leadership, concepts and theories of museology, and the study of international museums. This book also includes memoirs and condolence letters written by Mr. Bao's family, friends, relatives, and children. The book covers three main sections: (1) Bao Zun-peng and Museum Anthology, (2) Bao Zun-Peng's Commemorative Anthology (3) Important events- Bao Zun-peng. We hope to take this opportunity to allow future generations to not only look back on the initial stages of the Taiwanese government, but also recognize the hardships that come with establishing an museum, and cherish the memories of Mr.Bao Zun-peng's ambition and selflessness. (Executive editor: Jia-lin Chen)

3. Handbook for Curating and ConservationAside from actively planning and holding exhibitions, the museum also implements various museum related tasks commissioned by the Ministry of Culture. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of exhibitions held by public and private institutions, but because the exhibitions are so diverse, while team members may not have enough experience, the process of execution may lead to disagreements and problems. This not only causes to arguments between consumers and exhibition suppliers, it also attracts unwanted attention from international media and news outlets. This highlights the importance of the preventing miscommunication and exchanging experience and knowledge prior to holding an exhibition. Thus, the Ministry of Culture commissioned the NMH to hold a“Curator and Exhibition Maintenance Seminar”on November 24th and December 2nd of 2015 and invited domestic

curators, organizations, and professionals in related f ields to contribute and discuss experiences, problems and risks of exhibition management through lectures. This will provide a foundation of knowledge, based on past experiences for newcomers in the industry to reference to. In August of 2016, the NMH organized, devised and published the Handbook for Curating and Conservation, with the goal of assisting future exhibition planning and management, and can be used as a reference any time.


1 4 y e a r s o f e n d u r i n g g r e a t hardships in pioneer work: Bao Zun-peng and the National Museum of History (1955-1969)

Yang Zi-Bao, Administrative Deputy Minister of the Cultural Ministry, Ex-directior Huang Kuang-Nan, Dr. Bao Chia-Chu and Director Chang Yui-Tan attended the new book presentation of 14 years of enduring great hardships in pioneer work--- Bao Zun-peng and the National Museum of History (1955-1969)

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Author Article Journal

GE, Jeff Ninety Days in Cambridge Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.12

WANG, Ya-XuanOpportunities and Challenges of Museum Licensing: NMH and 2016 Hong Kong International Licensing Show

Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.10

WANG, Ya-XuanThe Making of Canadian National Museums and Policy Shifts: From the Establishment of the Canadian Museum for Human

Journal of the National Museum of History No. 54

CHIANG, Kui-Jen Creating Your Own Art Museum Experience, Part VII, Chapter 32~Postscript


CHIANG, Kui-JenThe Museum of Stories and the Stories of Museum: An Example for Construction of National Identity from National Museum of Australia

Forum for Historical Artifacts, No. 21

CHIANG, Kui-Jen An Example for Construction of National Identity from Journal of the National Museum of History, No. 54

WU, Po-Wen National Museum of Australia Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.9

HSIN, Joy Chih-Ning Some Observations of Emerging Trends for Museums: Notes of ICOM MPR 2015


CHOU, Miao-Ling Chang Gu-Nian, Dragon Boat Festival Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.6

CHOU, Miao-Ling Tracing the Historical Development of the Lingnan School in NMH Collection


CHOU, Miao-Ling Witness to Friendship: Chang Dai-Chien's Menu, an Exquisite

Journal of the National Museum of History, No. 53

CHOU, Pei-Wen Colored Painting in the Edo Period- Local Artistic Value of Woodblock Prints


LIN, Chung-Ju Holding of the National Museum of History Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.1

LIN, Chian-Hsiu Art is for Everybody: Keith Haring's Subway Drawings Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.3

LIN, Ming-Mei Step into the Time Capsule: A Discussion on the Chinese Archaeological Site Preservation Strategies


KAO, I-Hsuan Lin Yu-Shan, Spring River Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.2

KAO, I-Hsuan Pu Xin-Yu, Lotus and Egret Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.10

KAO, I-Hsuan Pants and Embroidered Shoes of Hakka Tradition Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.12

KAO, I-HsuanWedding Décor and Ancestral Worship: Hakka Circular Embroidered Pieces in National Museum of History Collection



CHANG, Cheng-Zhong On Candy Bird, the Street Artist Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.12

CHANG, Yui-Tan Creat ing Your Own Art Museum Exper ience : Introducing the Book How to Visit an Art Museum


CHANG, Yui-Tan Creating Your Own Art Museum Experience, Part I, Chapter 1~4


CHANG, Yui-Tan Creating Your Own Art Museum Experience, Part II, Chapter 5~10


CHANG, Yui-Tan Creating Your Own Art Museum Experience, Part III, Chapter 11~16


CHANG, Yui-Tan Creating Your Own Art Museum Experience, Part IV, Chapter 17~21


CHANG, Yui-Tan Creating Your Own Art Museum Experience, Part V, Chapter 22~27


CHANG, Yui-Tan Creating Your Own Art Museum Experience, Part VI, Chapter 28~31


CHANG, Yui-Tan Creating Your Own Art Museum Experience, Part VII, Chapter 32~Postscript


KUO, Pei-Yi Remembering the Past: Mr. Sun Jia-Qin and National Museum of History


KUO, Pei-Yi The Cape of Chang Dai-Chien Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.12

KUO, Yu-Lin Techniques of Jade Production from the Past to the Present: Some Examples from Ling Jia Tan Jade Artifacts


KUO, Yu-LinA Case Study in the Connoisseurship and Preservation of Chinese Jade: The National Museum of History's Jade Collection


KUO, Hui-Miao Picture the World: Burhan Do ançay as Photographer Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.10

CHEN, Li-Ying Early Spring Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.4

CHEN, Li-Ying Expression of Sculptural Space in Origami Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.4

CHEN, Yong-Cheng Lost Grace: Craftsmanship of Tri-color Glazed Pottery and Burial Culture


CHEN, Yong-Cheng General Tien Du Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.7

CHEN, Chia-Ling Li Ji and National Museum of History Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.10

CHEN, Chia-LingPreliminary Research on Western Enamel's Migration to and Integration in the East: A Case Study of the National Museum of History Collection


A List Museum Staff's Articles in the Publications of the NMH (Arranged according to the strokes of Chinese names)


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CHENG, Ting-Ting Kao Jian-Seng, Flowers and Birds Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.11

CHENG, Ya-Yun Building a Charming Nan Hai Landscape: 518 Museum Day Activities in National Museum of History in 2016


LAI, Jen-Yi On the 2016 Conservation of Sanyu Paintings in NMH Collection


LAI, Jen-Yi Portrait of Gertrude Stein by Félix Vallotton Journal of the National Museum of History, No. 54

YEN, Yu-Jen Persimmon in Koji Pottery Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.10

HSIEH, Shih-Ying Tilling the Land in Spring: Chen Shi-An's Photographic Works in NMH Collection


HSIEH, Shi-Ying Worship and Blessing: NMH's Collection of Folk Photography on Spiritual Life


HAN, Hui-Chuan A Heartening Wave: The Jade Art of Tu Kuo-Wei Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.7

WEI, Ke-Hsin Remembering the Two Missing Buildings in the Nan Hai Compound


WEI, Ke-Hsin Pu Xin-Yu and Jie Tai Temple in Xi Shan Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.12

WEI, Ke-Hsin Facades and Activities of the Kenko Shrine in the Modernization Process


LUO, Huan-Guang Bamboo in Ink Paintings Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.1

LUO, Huan-Guang On the NMH Mobile Museum Tours in Chia-Yi County Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.12

TAN, Chiu-Hui NMH Cultural Creative for Public Benefit: Participation with Happiness


TAN, Chiu-Hui Museum's Brand Image in Exhibition Industry: On 2016 NMH PS Shop



HUANG, Chian-Pei Empowerment and Brainstorming for Teachers' Educational and Entertainment Workshops


HUANG, Chian-Pei The Elderly Volunteers and Their Service Experiences in National Museum of History


HUANG, Bi-Chen Dance of Butterfly: Blue Satin Stool Cushion Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.3

HUANG, Bi-Chen Revision of Titles and Its Importance for Embroidery Pieces from NMH Collection


HUANG, Bi-Chen A Legal Case Regarding Collection of Embroidered Brocade from the Bulletin of the Henan Museum


YANG, HsuanPlay within a Play: Interaction Section in the Painted Earthenware Theatrical Figures-Folk Painted Figurines of Chaozhou and Shantou


YANG, Hsuan Museum Experience of the Happy Mount Angels: A Case Study of“Joy of History”


LIAO, Kan-Jen On the Guided Tour Service for the Permanent Displays in NMH


CHAI, Chen-Hsiao International Forum on Museum Cluster and Cultural Landscape


CHAI, Chen-Hsiao International Forum on Museum Clusters and Cultural Landscapes


CHAI, Chen-Hsiao Introduction to Zisha Wares of Yixing: A Special Exhibition of Pottery Figurines and Teapots


CHAI, Chen-Hsiao

The Making of Canadian National Museums and Policy Shifts: From the Establishment of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21


LIU, Ching Five Examples of the Global Trend of Blue and White Porcelain


TSAI, Yao-Ching Roaring and Fiery Brushstroke: Wang Nong's Horse Paintings


TSAI, Yao-Ching Coversation with a Master: Painting and Calligraphy by Chang Dai-Chien


TSAI, Yao-Ching The Effect of the Imperial Family on Calligraphy in the Early Tang Dynasty


TSAI, Yao-Ching The Daily Life with a Hard Pen as a Writing Tool: An Extension Way of Life


CHENG, Ting-Ting New Year Prints: Auspicious Harmony Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.1

CHENG, Ting-Ting Historical Materials Utilized in the Portraits of Song and Ming Masters in NMH Collection


CHENG, Ting-Ting Wu Ping's Lotus Bulletin of the National Museum of History, Volume 26, No.8

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No. Books Date ISBN GPN

1. Priceless Sycee: The Ching Fong Tai Chinese Ancient Silver Ingots Collection 2016.1 978-986-04-7549-4(hbk) 1010500017

2. Beloved Baby Carrier: Tradition and Innovation 2016.2 978-986-04-7882-2(pbk) 1010500092

3. Herstory-Chinese American Women, 165 Years of Struggle and Success 2016.3 978-986-04-7725-2(pbk) 1010500372

4. Treasures Around the Corner: NMH Collection 60 2016.4 978-986-04-8116-7(pbk) 1010500413

5. Orientation / Splendor of Flame: A Retrospective Exhibition of Lee Shi-Chi at 80 2016.4 978-986-04-8224-9(pbk) 1010500456

6. The Countryside in Taiwan: Six Decades of Chung Yung-Ho 2016.4 978-986-04-8357-4(pbk) 1010500495

7. Imaginary Interpenetration: 2016 Flower Arrangement Exhibition 2016.4 978-986-04-8474-8(hbk) 1010500507

8. Affinity with the Land: Ink Paintings by Lo Cheng-Hsien 2016.4 978-986-04-6464-1(hbk) 1010500246

9. Painted Earthenware Theatrical Figures: Folk Painted Figurines of Chaozhou and Shantou 2016.5 978-986-04-8809-8(pbk) 1010500815

10. Liberal Arts and The Literati: Ink Painting and Gouache Painting at Tunghai University 2016.6 978-986-04-8810-4(pbk) 1010500841

11. A Hidden Gem: Works of Shü Pao Lin 2016.6 978-986-04-8878-4(pbk) 1010500865

12. A Heartening Wave: The Jade Art of Tu Kuo-Wei 2016.7 978-986-04-9000-8(hbk) 1010500953

13. Chiang Long-Fang Oil Paintings Ceramics 2016.7 978-986-04-8999-6(pbk) 1010500954

14. Amazing Seascapes: Retrospective Exhibition of Tsai Mao-Sung Art of Ink Painting and Calligraphy 2016.7 978-986-04-9160-9(hbk) 1010501084

15. Handbook for Curating and Conservation 2016.8 978-986-04-9713-7(pbk) 101051525

16. Vivid Colors‧Vigorous Life: Liao Shiou-Ping, A Mixed Media Retrospective 2016.9 978-986-04-9720-5(pbk) 1010501537

17. Legacy of the Great River: The 42nd Anniversary of Evergreen Graphic Art Association 2016.9 978-986-04-9924-7(pbk) 1010501760

18. Zisha Wares of Yixing: A Special Exhibition of Pottery Figurines and Teapots 2016.10 978-986-05-0325-8(hbk) 1010502119

19. The Art World of Lingnan: Ink Paintings by Lee Yuan-Hai 2016.11 978-986-05-0110-0(pbk) 1010501920

20. The Exemplification of Lacquer: The Lacquered Painting of Wang Tian-Liang 2016.11 978-986-05-0298-5(pbk) 1010501999

21.The Struggle of A Pioneer in the Fourteen Years: Mr. Bao Zun-Peng and the National Museum of History (1955-1969)

2016.11 978-986-05-0629-7(pbk) 1010502367

22. The Beauty of Taiwan: The Colored Ink Painting of Ho Mu-Huo 2016.11 978-986-05-0664-8(hbk) 1010502399

23. Essential Taiwanese Objects from the NMH Collection 2016.12 978-986-05-0666-2(hbk) 1010502405

24. Experience the Stone Arts: Shoushan Stone Carving Exhibition 2016.12 978-986-05-0789-8(hbk) 1010502456

25. A Glorious Homecoming: Exquisite Embroidery from the Qing Dynasty 2016.12 978-986-05-1032-4(pbk) 1010502655

List of Publication 2016No. Series

No. Artifacts and History Series Date ISBN GPN

26. 72A Study of Decorative Elements on the Fang Hu Vases in the Spring and Autumn Period

2016.7 978-986-04-8707-7(pbk) 1010500740

No. Series No.

Bulletin of the National Museum of History Date ISSN GPN

27. 270 Vol. 26 No.1 2016.1 0457-6276(pbk) 2005000002

28. 271 Vol. 26 No.2 2016.2 0457-6276(pbk) 2005000002

29. 272 Vol. 26 No.3 2016.3 0457-6276(pbk) 2005000002

30. 273 Vol. 26 No.4 2016.4 0457-6276(pbk) 2005000002

31. 274 Vol. 26 No.5 2016.5 0457-6276(pbk) 2005000002

32. 275 Vol. 26 No.6 2016.6 0457-6276(pbk) 2005000002

33. 276 Vol. 26 No.7 2016.7 0457-6276(pbk) 2005000002

34. 277 Vol. 26 No.8 2016.8 0457-6276(pbk) 2005000002

35. 278 Vol. 26 No.9 2016.9 0457-6276(pbk) 2005000002

36. 279 Vol. 26 No.10 2016.10 0457-6276(pbk) 2005000002

37. 280 Vol. 26 No.11 2016.11 0457-6276(pbk) 2005000002

38. 281 Vol. 26 No.12 2016.12 0457-6276(pbk) 2005000002

No. Forum for Historical Artifacts Date ISSN GPN

39. No.21 2016.12 1817-0080(pbk) 2009402532

No. Annual Report Date ISSN GPN

42.National Museum of History

Annual Report 20152016.6

1029-0176 (pbk)2309-2947 (on line)

20086000204810201168

No. Journal of the National Museum of History Date ISSN GPN

40. No.53 2016.7 2304-7836 (on line) 4810103943

41. No.54 2016.12 2304-7836 (on line) 4810103943


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2. Conference and Project

(1) Pokemon v.s. Museum Seminar

Date: August 10th, 2016Location: The National Museum of History B1 Zunpeng Hall

The mobile game and application Pokémon GO took over the world and Taiwan is no exception. Due to the popularity and location-based objectives of the game, Pokémon's began to appear in the NMH as well. In order to address the impact Pokémon GO may bring to the museum, the NMH became the first to hold a Pokémon V.S. Museum Seminar, which focuses on 5 discussion topics: (1) Reject or Embrace: The Museum's Response to Pokémon, (2) Virtual or Reality: The Joy of Catching Pokémon or the Safety of Cultural Artifacts, (3) Education or Entertainment: The Influence of the Museum on the Transmission of Knowledge, (4) Trends or Crowds: The Correlation of Allowing Pokémon GO in the Museum and the Increase/Decrease in Visitors, (5) Monsters or Ambassadors: Museum Marketing and Image Shaping. We invited individuals from the museum community, academics, the gaming industry, as well as gamers, media reporters and the general public to gather, explore and contribute suggestions on how the museum should react to the“Pokémon Cultural Phenomenon”. The result of discussions by museum curators and experts is as follow: Due to the conditions of our location, there is rejection, there is acceptance, there is also neutrality. Expert suggestions allows us to reflect on what it means to be a museum in the modern world, and realize our value to the society. The museum should actively face and participate in emerging current events. While adopting new technology, we must combine it with the museum's core values, professionalism, and industry, which is the foundation for sustaining a timeless museum that is engaging an invokes curiosity.

Pokemon v.s. Museum Seminar, Curator Zhang Yuteng's opening statement at the scene of event, as well as enthusiastic audience members.

(2) International Conference on Museum Design to Enhance Visitor Engagement

Date: October 20th to 21st, 2016Location: The National Museum of History B1 Zunpeng Hall

In conjunction with World Design Capital Taipei 2016 held in Taipei City, along with current events and trends, the NMH (National Museum of History), working with the The Republic of China Museum has chosen Museums and Design as its focus. From October 20th to 21st of 2016, the International Museology Forum, collaborating with the UK's University of Leicester plans to invite influential designers from all over the world to attend and join in on critical discussions, as well as explore museums' creative capabilities. This conference allows the museum to focus on its external impact on the public, and reflect on potential progress and prospects for Taiwanese museum designs, which also brings attention to major issues and policies within the museum community.

The two-day International Museum and Design Conference will also invite 15 domestic experts engaged in museum design work to share their experience in museum design careers. The discussion topics are categorized into three directions: Museum Architecture Design, Museum Exhibition Design, and Museum Product Design. By first observing the exterior aesthetics of the museum, then gradually exploring the origins of museum exhibits, keeping in mind the design, the onlooker is able to visualize a connection between the design industry and a career in museology. The first day of conference records the attendance of 150 visitors, which marks its significance and success.

Group Photo of the Speakers


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(3) Nanhai Book Club–Academic peer exchange at the National Museum of History

In the new era of fast paced advancement towards a knowledge economy, the improvement and success of organizations are rooted in the growth and learning of their members. It is for this reason that the museum established the Nanhai Book Club, with the aim of striding towards an organizational learning plan. This encourages residents to pursue lifelong learning and research, thus obtaining professional knowledge and skills. The book club allows the interactive exchange of ideas, utilizes individual strengths, and keeps up with current events, raising the museum's competitive edge and providing the public with a higher quality of service. The Nanhai Book Club has existed for 16 years, and held over 250 meetings. The meetings have involved research on museum artifacts, academic exchange and exchanges of personal experiences, both within the museum and internationally. Discussion topics are lively and diverse and fully reflect the range of the museum's academic capabilities.

Photo taken at the 248th meeting of the Nanhai book Club (To celebrate the 15th anniversary)

Photo taken at the 251st meeting of the Nanhai book club

Event No. Date Speaker Topic

244 1. 105.01.13 Kuo, Yu-Chen Kindled by the Beauty of Taiwan

245 2. 105.02.24 Tai, Lei Introduction to Balinese Paintings

246 3. 105.03.16 CHENG, Ting-Ting A Brief Talk on Suzhou Engravings

247 4. 105.04.27 Huang, Ying-CheSeeing Festival and Cultural Tourism from the Quasi-Museum Viewpoint

248 5. 105.05.25 Chang, Yui-TanAspiration of the NMH: the Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park Project

249 6. 105.06.15 Lin, Chien HsiuThe Chrysanthemun and The Sword: a New Perspective to Understand Japanese Culture

250 7. 105.07.06 CHANG, Chin-LiThe Cultural and Creative Industries in the NMH—We Can't Make It Without You

251 8. 105.07.27 Joy HsinObservations of the ICOM General Conference in Milan and Sharing of the Tour in Three Italian Cities

252 9. 105.08.11 Chen, Yong-ChengAnalyses of the Sancai Pottery and other Significant Antiquities in the NMH

253 10. 105.08.24 Wang, Ya-hsuanThe Interdisciplinary Meeting of Art and Science: a Brief Talk on Making Science the Subjects of Artworks

254 11. 105.09.28 Teng, Chia-ling DIY: How to make Handmade Soap

255 12. 105.10.26 Kuo, Hui-MiaoExploring Madrid and the Soul of Velázquez in Shiu Pao-Lin's Paintings


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(5) Summer Internship Program

In order to advance partnership between un ive rs i t i e s and the museum, students studying in related fields such as history, art history, museology, cultural assets, travel and tourism, and so forth are welcome to apply for internships. A total of 44 applications were received this year, and after due deliberation 13 applicants were selected as interns. The students were allocated according to the categories of research, exhibition, collection, education promotion, and creative industry marketing. The interns were to begin by July, attend arranged tours, classes, and other educational activities. A‘Summer Internship Results Sharing Session’was held at the end to bridge classroom theory with practical work skills. As the internship officially ended on August 31st, interns were to submit their experiences to be published in the monthly museum publication.

(6) The Ministry of Science and Technology commissions the National Museum of History to partner with the ‘2016 Taiwan Tech Trek’ program

To provide internship opportunities for overseas second generation youths in Taiwan, the National Science Council within the Ministry of Science and Technology commissioned the museum to implement the Taiwan Tech Trek program. For 2016, the museum had to provide one internship position, and arrange for the intern to utilize his or her skills in planning within the creative industry marketing department. The internship lasted for 7 weeks from June 29th until August 13th, and a report of the results was presented by August 12th, ending the internship in achievements and success.

(4) Scholarships and Sponsors

In order to celebrate achievement and outstanding artistic talent within the country, as well as promote the traditional arts and culture, the NMH has organized five types of scholarships, divided between the Collection and Preservation Department, and the Research Department. The Collection and Preservation Department is in charge of“Fu Juan-Fu Ink Painting Scholarship”, and the“Liu Yan-Tao Calligraphy Scholarshop”. While the Research Department is in charge of the“Jin Chen Art and Culture Award”, the“Lin Yu-Shan Art Research Scholarship”, and the“Guo Xue-Hu Taiwan Art Development Research Award”. Each scholarship is presented on average once in every 2-4 years. For the year of 2016, the result of the scholarship for the museum is as below.

1. Guo Xue-Hu Taiwan Art Development Research AwardThe“Guo Xue-Hu Taiwan Art Development Research Award”for the year 2016 is entering its 4th session. After careful selection by the judges, Miss Xiang-in Lin was selected as this year's winner, with the research article“The Educational Exploration of Chinese and Taiwanese Art History by Li Li-Can”. The judges have come to the conclusion that the selected research paper is extremely valuable, written with thoughtfulness and displays the author's personal qualities. The referenced content is also highly informative, as the author combined Li Li-Can's personal experiences with historical data, thus making it a rare piece of writing. The full article will be published on the Museum's 22nd issue of the Discussions in History magazine, captivating readers in the community.

2. The 2016 Sponsorship Offered by Mr. Pan Si-Yuan to Museum Staff for Research Projects in China To advance the humanities and social sciences and improve the perspective of museum research in Taiwan, the Chairman Pan Si-Yuan of the Pan Pacific Group has sponsored researchers from the National Museum of History to conduct further research abroad and research exchanges with other museums. Since 2013, a ten-year project has been underway to support researchers on conducting research projects in China. The total sponsorship funding amounts to NTD$450,000. This project has succeeded in strengthening communications and enhancing research quality among museum professionals on either sides of the cross-strait.

In 2016, the museum proposed five research projects:“The study of Han and Tang dynasties unearthed bamboo slips and scriptures”,“The Study on the Artistic Development of the Maritime Areas in the Early Years of the Republic of China”,“The study of the NMH's collection on Henan Oracle Bones and Related Artifacts”,“A study and observation on the repair of reused glazed bricks and paintings on historical buildings.”, and“From the Prince Gong Mansion to Beijing Paintings-- A study on the paintings, calligraphy works, and the upbringing of Wang-sun Jiu”. Of the 5 research projects, 7 researchers were involved to complete the process, and were asked to hand in their final reports to the museum in order to publish and thus contribute and share their results with society. We would like to thank all of our colleagues for their assistance during the research period, as we have truly witnessed Mr. Pan Si-Yuan's passion and dedication to cross-strait cultural exchanges (Contractor: Jennifer Chen)

2016 Report of Sponsorship offered by Mr. Pan Si-Yuan to Museum Staff for Research Projects in China

2016 Report of Sponsorship offered by Mr. Pan Si-Yuan to Museum Staff for Research Projects in China

Group Photo of Interns with Director Chang Yui-Tan in front of NMH 2016


Exdirector Huang Kuang-Nan awared a certificate of Guo Xue-Hu scholarship

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In the era of lifelong learning, the museum seeks to develop objective-based and content-oriented learning in museums through its distinguishing features and core functions of collection, exhibition and academic research. The museum continues to provide multiple experiential and interactive educational services that satisfy the needs of different target audiences, in order to achieve its goals of cultivating the public's sense of history, aesthetic and cultural tastes, thus creating a harmonious society.

Under the guidelines of the above policy and objectives, the core concept for the Education and Extension division in 2016 was to achieve CONNECTIVITY in terms of collaborating with various partners and expanding participation. The main task of education was not only to connect objects and collections, but also to link the outputs of exhibition, research and cultural creativity in the museum, and people's daily life outside the museum. Accordingly, the museum created diverse educational programs to fit different audiences' needs and provide them with a joyful learning environment and museum experience.

The museum's achievements in education in 2016 include:

1. Target-oriented learning programs

In 2016 we planned and delivered different educational programs and events targeting diverse audiences' needs. The audiences included adults, the elderly, families, schools (teachers and students), and people with special needs. In particular, we created programs based on the uniqueness of the museum to connect with collections, audiences and the surrounding landscape. For instance, we held a Taking a Stroll in Nan-Hai District of Southern Taipei event on International Museum Day, a featured summer camp Lotus in the Breeze of Summer Day for children, Teacher's Workshops on the theme of leisure education, and Let's fall into Art: The Discovery of Southern Taipei, among others. Our major objective was to brand the museum through various educational and learning programs.

(1) Lectures on special topics

On the basis of the different themes of the museum's exhibitions, we held lectures on special subjects on weekends in partial fulfillment of the museum's responsibility to conduct exhibitions and academic research. In 2016 we held 39 Lifelong Learning—Saturday Lectures on Special Topics, with a total of 2,562 participants. For instance, we invited Elyse Klaidman, the director of Pixar University and Archives at Pixar Animation Studios, to give a lecture about Pixar art and artists. We also invited artist Liao Shiou-Ping to share his experiences and achievements, and we cooperated with the Chinese Association of Museums, inviting Emmanuel Delbouis, a consultant of the French Ministry of Culture and Communications, to give a lecture entitled Co-branding: Museum Brands and Fashion Brands.

(2) Festival projects, holiday events and learning spaces for special exhibitions

To expand the museums' permanent and temporary exhibition activity, we hold educational events and experience-based activities on weekends and holidays on a regular basis. In 2016 we held 26 events with a total of 7,093 people participating. For instance, we held A Fortunate Year of the Monkey: A Blessing from the Museum which provided audiences with New Year Couplets on New Year's Eve. On the first and second day of Chinese New Year (February 8th and February 9th), the first 200 entrants were given free special edition magnets based on the collection in the museum. We also held The Sketch with a Blessing on Chinese New Year. On Women and Children's Day, we held The Special Events for Graffiti, Origami and Baby Carriers. We also planned programs for other holidays, such as The Dough Modeling for

the Monsters in the Museum for Halloween and Let's Cosplay the Pixar Characters for Christmas.In addition, we created a learning space inside the Painted Earthenware Theatrical Figures: Folk

Painted Figurines of Chaozhou and Shantou exhibition hall. The learning space was divided into several areas, such as Dressing up like Folk Painted Figurines, The Reorganization of Different Figures, New Designs for the Posters of the Folk Painted Figurines of Chaozhou and Shantou and Let's Read the Opera-related Books, to inspire people learning the charms of Folk Painted Figurines. During the exhibition, there were programs on Saturdays specifically targeting family audiences, including Storytelling: The Stories of Folk Painted Figurines, Make a Coaster of Folk Painted Figurines using Decoupage Techniques and Creating an Animation for Folk Painted Figurines which attracted more than 100 people to participate every week.


The learning space in exhibition gallery

New Year Couplets from the Museum's collections

Cakes in the shape of the museum

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(3) Workshops and camps

The target audience of the museum's workshops and camps are comprised of adults, elementary school children and school teachers. The scope included Saturday Lifelong Learning Workshops, Children's Summer and Winter Camps and Teachers' Workshops, and together they attracted a total of 2,161 participants. For instance, we held two Teachers Workshops in 2016, for the exhibitions, Keith Haring: Multiplexism and Pixar: 30 Years of Animation. Lifelong Learning Workshops on Saturdays, including the Art of Quilt-making workshops and the Leather Carving workshops, targeted adult audiences. The“Life is Making by Writing”workshops presented the joy of writing including calligraphy, seal carving, and movable-type printing.

In addition, the Lotus in the Summer Breeze camp, which was specially designed and planned for elementary school children, was held during the summer vacation. We combined the elements from Lotus-related collections in the museum and the Lotus Lake in the Botanical Garden in order to provide interesting sessions involving history, nature, art and humanity. This offered participants a wonderful museum experience through various sensations, innovative thinking, learning by doing and cooperating with others

(4) Special Projects

Special projects with the theme of special exhibitions and special occasions were planned and designed, with a total of 42 events held and 19,000 people participating in 2016.

For instance, we organized learning programs on the theme of Museums and Cultural Landscapes for the 2016 International Museum Day, including maps for strolling, cycling and walking tours, a one-day market and a promotional event on Facebook which attracted more than 1,500 participants. We invited museums and communities nearby to participate in the event and took a co-creation approach to present all the cultural elements of Nan Hai District to people.

The Lotus in the Summer Breeze camp in 2016

Life is Making by Writing workshops rediscover the joy of writing

A series of learning programs for the 2016 International Museum Day

People carried maps for strolling in Nan Hai District


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For the Pixar: 30 Years of Animation exhibition, we held a series of learning programs based on the core concept of Pixar and I. We connect three major elements of Pixar in terms of animation techniques, storytelling and creativity to enable the audience to recall their memories and experiences of Pixar animations and stories. For example, we invited a renowned animation artist and director in Taiwan to take part the project Note Me which asked people to share personal memories and stories related to Pixar animation movies using Post It notes. At the end of the project, we made an animation show over 10,000 Post-It notes to illustrate the connections between Pixar, the Taiwanese director, the Taiwanese people and the museum.

The museum also cooperated with Taipei National University of the Arts to organize Careo of Tnua in NMH. In the autumn sessions, three series of courses on professional development and life aesthetics were held, including The Research and Development of a Museum Shop and Its Merchandise, The Arts Of Sanyu and Strolling Around Southern Taipei: Discovering The Historic Buildings . The programs were aimed at interpreting cultural value in terms of both content and economics.

(5) Broadening the Museum’s accessibility and audience engagement

In an effort to be more involved, the museum collaborated with communities, institutions and organizations to utilize its limited resources and to maximize the goal of accessibility to audiences with different backgrounds.

For example, we invited children and other residents from households with below average income in the Zhong Qin neighborhood to the museum. We also cooperated with Go-South Urological Foundation, Heping Fuyou Branch (Fuyou), Department of Health Taipei City Government, Hsin-Yi Foundation, Hoi Toy & Play Corp. and Yuen Foong Yu Group, etc. to organize various activities for people with special needs.

The museum has participated in the Creative-aging Project in 2016 and promoted services and learning programs for the elderly with Tainan National University of the Arts and other museums in Taiwan. We held a Museum Creative-aging Workshop on November 24th and a Museum Services for The Elderly Lecture on November 28th. Targeting different audiences, there were several events including An Animation Workshop and Play at the Museum for elderly people with dementia, their care givers and other elderly people from neighborhoods such as Zhongzheng District. We are also looking forward to working with different groups to strengthen relevant competence of our educators and volunteers and provide better services for the elderly.

Note Me let audience to use Post-It notes to share personal memories and stories related to Pixar animation movies

Chatting in the Museum for the elderly with dementia

Local artist Colasa and children of the Zhong Qin neighborhood created their own graffiti art in the community

An Animation Workshop by the elderly from Zhongzheng District

Careo of Tnua in NMH in 2016

The animation made by disable kids had 4,783 views during May 26th to June 20th, 2016


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2. The mobile museum: education and extension beyond the museum’s walls

In order to serve more people outside Taipei and places with fewer public resources, the museum refitted a 40-foot truck as a mobile museum in 2001 and another one in 2008, the first of their kind in Taiwan. Since then, the two mobile museums have toured to different schools and communities around Taiwan and have served over 330 places and 800,000 people.

In 2016, the museum renovated one of the mobile museums, entitled Come and Look! A Cool Adventure of Reality and Imagination, an interactive exhibition based on collections with animal motifs, and used 3D printing to enrich visitor experiences and education services, and also to link the museum itself.

In 2016, from January to December, the mobile museums toured 13 sites in Kaohsiung City and Chiayi County, serving 75,361 people. Among them, the Chinese Coinage through the Dynasties from the museum's Collection traveled to Kaohsiung City and visited Qishan District, Luzhu District, Tianliao District, Lingya District, Ziguan District, Yong'an District, Gangshan District and Qiaotou District, attracting a total audience of some 34,873 people. Come and Look! A Cool Adventure of Reality and Imagination toured in Budai Township, Minxiong Township, Puzi City, Chiayi County, Dongshi Township and Xingang Township, serving 40,488 people.

National Museum of History ANNUAL REPORT 2016Education & Extension

The brand new mobile museum, entitled Come and Look! A Cool Adventure of Reality and Imagination

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3. Empowering Our Volunteers

In order to make good use of the human resources offered by the general public, we continued to actively recruit museum volunteers and strengthened the volunteers training program. At present the museum boasts a total of 242 volunteers operating in the Exhibition Division, Education and Extension Division, Collection Division and Research Division. They provide services such as audience services, guided exhibition tours, administration, and assistance with activities. In 2016, the total number of service hours provided by our volunteer reached approximately 37,594.5 hours.

Meanwhile, the volunteer service of the museum celebrated its 21st anniversary and published a special edition,“The Vitality of Volunteers @ NMH ,”in 2016. In addition, the museum volunteer sodality was named“best in country”by the Ministry of Culture.

The museum has continued to engage in close cooperation and exchanges with schools at all levels and other organizations. We initiated a scheme to enable students from junior and senior high schools in Taipei to participate in our Service Program. There were 278 participants from 145 schools involved in this program, contributing a total of 3,016 service hours.

4. Visitor Survey

To understand the needs, experiences and satisfactions of our audiences, the museum continued to develop its visitor surveys in 2016. In a pioneering exercise this year, the data was collected using mobile devices, Wi-Fi and Internet surveys in place of traditional paper questionnaires. A total of 1,352 valid surveys were received from visitors to the NMH between June 1st and October 31st 2016.

The results show that there were more female visitors (59%) than male visitors (41%). Visitors to the museum were most likely to be aged between 35 to 44 years old (21%) and 45 to 54 years old (19%). More than 70% of visitors live in Taipei and New Taipei City.

As to visiting behavior, most visitors came to the museum“for special exhibitions”(28%), while 24 % came“for leisure activities”and 22% were“just passing by”. Most had heard about the museum from the Internet and Facebook (35%), or from their friends or relatives (22%), and most of the visitors (33%) came with their families. Among those who visited the museum last year, 58% had been to the museum once or twice before, whereas 23% had already been to the museum three or four times. Sixteen percent of visitors had been to the museum more than five times. As for visiting frequency, 34% of the visitors went to museums or art galleries one to two times annually, while 33% of the visitors visited museums or art galleries more than five times per year. Also, the percentage of visitors coming to the museums or art galleries three and four times annually was 31%. It can be inferred that most of the visitors had visited the museum previously. The length of time they spent at the museum was 1 to 2 hours (42%), and 2 to 3 hours (30%).

In the“Performance Analysis”section, visitors evaluated the importance of the museum service as 93%. 90% of visitors would like to visit the museum again and are willing to recommend the museum to others. The survey also indicated that visitors selected the visiting environment and staff service as the two highest ranking aspects, both at 91%. 66% of visitors, however, suggested that the lack of places to rest in the museum was an aspect that needed to be improved.

In addition, we have conducted qualitative and quantitative surveys on key educational programs in order to provide better service. The questionnaire included a Performance Analysis which indicated that over 90% of the visitors were satisfied. Also, we observed that the participants' behaviors generally reflected their preferences.

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The best Volunteer sodality Award in 2016 proved by the Ministry of Culture

The mobile museum “Chinese Coinage through the Dynasties from the museum’s Collection Exhibition” in 2016

The mobile museum “Come And Look! A Cool Adventure of Reality and Imagination” in 2016

Event Venue Date Number of Visitors

1 May 5th–May 20th Cishan Elementary school 1,853

2 May 25th-June 8th Luju Elementary School 2,126

3 June 12th–June 26th Sinsing 1,518

4 July 1st-Aug 30th Kaohsiung Cultural Center 21,227

5 Sep 5th-Sep 22nd Zihguan Elementary School 1,176

6 Sep 14th-Sep 22nd Yongan Elementary School 1,084

7 Sep 26th-Oct 22nd Shoutian Elementary School 3,317

8 Oct 26th-Nov 2nd Qiaotou Elementary School 2,572

Total 34,873

Event Venue Date Number of Visitors

1 2016.8.20-2016.9.10 Plaza of Wu Sheng Gong Temple 13,012

2 2016.9.15-2016.10.5 Chiayi Performing Arts Center 7,105

3 2016.10.10-2016.11.5 Meiling Fine Arts Museum 4,408

4 2016.11.8-2016.11.30Dongshih Nature and

Ecology Exhibition Center 8,673

5 2016.12.2-2016.12.25 Singang Incense Artistic Culture Garden 7,280

Total 40,488

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The National Museum of History (NMH) has relentlessly promoted its cultural development and cross-field collaborations through its collections. And NMH also gives the image licenses of its collections to enterprises to develop cultural creative products, in order to activate the usage of the collections and to make our daily life the media of art creation. The Creativity and Marketing Division in NMH has applied itself to the aforementioned goals. And the following report is the accomplishments of the Creativity and Marketing Division in NMH in 2016.

1. Digital Archives for Image Licensing and Value-Added Use

In addition to promotional use, the images of the NMH's collections are also used as the inspirational resources for designing cultural and creative products. According to our selling experiences and the practicality researches, NMH has selected 200 images from its collections to make them licensable. The images are subcategorized into six themes: 1. Annual Special Series, 2. NMH Treasure Series, 3. Phoenix Series, 4. Oriental Humanity Series, 5. Fortune & Wealth Series, and 6. Lotus Series. NMH had licensed 156 images. And the images have been used 390 times on 362 cultural creative industry products in total, including 335 cases of stationery and cultural creativity merchandises, 22 cases of commercial prints, and 5 cases of commercial display decoration and video use.

The NMH has cooperated with the Institute for Information Industry and joined the“Digital Archives Licensing Platform”of the Ministry of Science and Technology in order to transform the images of its collections into serviceable cultural and creative materials. In the“National E-learning & Digital Archives Project,”all the digital images, metadata, digital audios and videos, and other cultural and creative works can be the potential licensing objects. The NMH also devotes itself to the promotion of the public's cultural welfare and started a new plan in October. Through cultural and creative industries, the museum plays the role of a platform on which enterprises are encouraged to contribute to and give back to society and the disadvantaged are given a chance to join into the manufacturing processes.

2. Government Resources Integration for Cultural and Creative Industries Promotion Upgrading

To further share the 10,000 licensed images and NMH's cultural and creative resources with the public, the museum launched“The Promotive Project for Cultural and Creative Industries,”supported by the National Science and Technology Development Fund and the Ministry of Culture of the Executive Yuan. To build NMH's brand, the museum has organized three sub-projects to achieve the best effectiveness in NMH's cultural and creative industries. The projects were implemented on December 31th, 2016, and the results of the projects are shown below:

(1) Project“Digital Cultural and Creative Resources Value-Added Website”: the project was aimed to to expand and promote the use of NMH's cultural content and collections, and to establish a standardized online licensing process. The project was started in March 2016.

(2) Project“Digital Cultural and Creative Products Development”: the project was aimed to enrich the use of classic collections on design elements. And according to the sub-themes in this project—“Masters of NMH's Collections”and“Digital Cultural and Creative Marketing,”the museum also designed APPs, websites, and two pieces of 4-minute films to introduce the works of Pu Yin-yu and San-yu to the public.

(3) Project“New Avenues Expansion”: the project was aimed to complete the post-production of the 350 digital images of NMH's collections, and to promote the international licensing of the images. NMH started the cooperation with La Réunion des musées nationaux - Grand Palais (Rmn-GP) and Art Resource at Bureau de Représentation de Taipei en France on May 11th, 2016. NMH also formally started international digital images licensing in Europe and America on July 1st, 2016, expanding the promotion of NMH's collections.

(4) To publicize the notions and results of“The Promotive Project for Culture and Creative Industr ies ,”the museum organized the“Cultural and Creat ive Exhibit ion for NMH's Classic Collections”and the“Marketing Plan for 2016”exhibition in the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

3. NMH’s Cultural Creative Duel-Brand Development & Strategic Cross-Field Alliance

T o p r o m o t e N M H ' s c o n c e p t s o f“ C r o s s - F i e l d Collaboration”and“Cultural and Creative Resources Sharing,”the museum has cooperated with enterprises and developed the duel-brand cultural creative series to combine the brand reputation, selling avenues, and promotion means of the museum and the enterprises. As a result, the museum can achieve the best effectiveness in NMH's cultural and creative industries. The results are as follows:

(1) The Duel-Brand Cooperation between NMH and Khieng Jewelry: NMH incorporates its collections of Yu Yu-jen's calligraphic works with various product designs, including accessories and customized premium products. And the duel-brand event was held on March 8th, 2016.

(2) The Duel-Brand Cooperation between NMH and Collins: the National Museum of History cooperated with Collins to develop the“Golden Literature—Classic 60th

NMH has cooperated with La Réunion des musées nationaux - Grand Palais (Rmn-GP) to promote the digital images licensing of the collections in NMH.

To promote the results and concept of "The Promotive Plan for Culture and Creative Industry", the museum organized the“Cultural and Creative Exhibition for NMH's Classic Collections”in the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

NMH incorporates Yu Yu-jen's calligraphy with various product designs and held the duel-brand event.

NMH cooperated with British brand Collins to develop “Golden Literature—Classic 60th Anniversary”limited edition notebook collection to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the museum.

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Anniversary”limited edition notebook collection and issued the NMH classic notebook series on August 3rd, 2016, in celebration of the museum's 60th anniversary.

(3) The Duel-Brand Cooperation between NMH and Lin's Ceramic Studio: NMH forged a cross-field alliance with Lin's Ceramic Studio. The studio combined the five major floral elements in Pu Xin-yu paintings with NMH's five divisions—Research, Exhibition, Collection, Education, and Cultural & Creative—in their design“Pu Ru in Four Seasons: Five Authentic Tea Cans Gift Box,”which signified both the beauty of the four seasons and the cultural spirit of the museum.

(4) NMH licensed the images of 24 NMH's painting collections of Ma, Bai-shui's“The Beauty of Taroko Gorge”series, which were used on the designing elements of the Taroko Express by the Taiwan Railways Administration. The launch event was held on April 21th, 2016, with the opening ceremony of the new railway station in XinShen.

4. New Selling Avenues Expansion and Effectiveness Improvement in NMH's Cultural and Creative Industries

NMH has 9 museum shops, as 7 of them are opened in the restricted areas in Taoyuan, Songshan, Hualien, and Kaohsiung International Airports. Apart from the National Palace Museum, NMH is one of the only two museums which own museum shops in the international airports. To expand new selling avenues, NMH has set up both“stores”and“counters”with more fluidity. In 2016, NMH had franchised multiple retail counters in Taipei 101 (89th floor), Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (Design Pin), Taiwan Handicraft Promotion Center, National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute, San Want Residences Taipei, Mayor's Residence Art Salon, Taipei Story House, and in the“Funny in STAGE ”event in Pier-2 Art Center (Kaohsiung).

To expand the selling avenues and to enhance the marketing efficiency, NMH issues the“This Magazine”both in Mandarin and in English version, for the purpose of introducing the cultural and creative industries in NMH to the world. To spread the information about the images licensing services, the museum has also issued licensing manual to introduce the cultural and creative products in NMH to the enterprises.

5. NMH Art Galleries in the International Airports

An International Airport is a place where international passengers will come by and the venue where different cultures meet. The NMH has set art galleries individually in the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Songshan International Airport and Kaohsiung International Airport in order to interact with the passengers through exhibiting NMH's collections and the culture and aesthetics behind them. The exhibitions held in 2016 are as follows:

(1) Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:“Garden of the Peaches of Immortality: the Tenmoku by Lo, Sen-Hao”held from January 29th to June 24th;“Kiln, Fire and Magnificent landscapes of Taiwan: Fan Cheng-Chin Glazed Art Exhibition”held from June 24th to November 11th;“When Dessert Meets Desire: Tina Chen Solo Show”held from November 11th; and the“NMH Cultural and Creative Exhibition”and the“National Treasure of NMH”exhibition at Terminal 2.

(2) Songshan International Airport:“Graceful Coral: Refined Jewelry from Khieng Jewelry”held from January 22th to May 23th;“Priceless Sycee: The Ching Fong Tai Chinese Ancient Silver Ingots Collection” held from May 23th to August 15th;“Design Exhibition of Contemporary Tea Life”held from August 15th to October 3rd;“LOHAS Historical Collection”held from October 3rd to December 12th; and“1300 Degrees of Radiating Brilliance - Modern Ceramic Design Exhibition”started on December 12th.

(3) Kaohsiung International Airport:“Taiwanese Folk Beliefs and Wood Carvings of Gods”held from July 1st, 2016 to January 20th, 2017.

6. International Licensing Promotion and Service Quality Improvement

Besides image licensing, NMH develops its cultural and creative outreach by keeping launching new cultural and creative products and expanding the selling avenues. On January 8th, 2016, NMH attended“The 14th HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show,”and attended“The 11th China Yiwu Cultural Products Trade Fair”on April 27th. In these expositions, NMH used the images of the Textile with Embroidery Flower and Bird in Qing Dynasty and the works of Pu Xin-yu to create the design theme of the exhibit stand, where NMH's newest cultural and creative commodities were displayed. NMH successfully promote the NMH brand and its licensing images in the exhibition, and was even awarded“The Best Exhibition Awards.”

According to the in format ion at ta ined f rom the selling experiences and the practicality researches, NMH held the“Cultural and Creative Licensing Explanation & Promotion Sessions”in NMH on April 15th, 2016. There were almost 100 participants participating the session with the aim of further understanding the processes of image licensing and how to cooperate with NMH. To promote the brand of the museum, NMH also attended the“2016 Creative Expo Taiwan”at Taipei EXPO Park and proposed the plan“Imaging Taiwan”to further promote NMH's International image licensing, and the plan was supported by the Executive Yuan and the Ministry of Culture.

NMH licensed the images of the paintings“Taroko Gorge” o f Ma, Ba i -shu i as des ign e lements to Ta iwan Ra i lways Administration to paint Taroko Express

NMH organized the Exhibition“LOHAS Historical Collection”held from October 3rd to December 12th at Songshan International Airport

N M H a t t e n d e d“T h e 1 4 t h H K T D C H o n g K o n g International Licensing Show”

NMH attended“2016 Creative Expo Taiwan”at Taipei EXPO Park


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The main achievements of the Public Affairs Section in 2016 include the following:(1) Our division also organized press conferences with news outlets to promote NMH's exhibitions,

to enhance the museum's accessibility, and to make the museum more appealing to the public. The notable press conferences held in 2016 include: Keith Haring: Multiplexism; Origami: Living World; Picture the World - Burhan Doḡançay as Photographer; and Pixar: 20 Years of Animation. Besides the aforementioned international exhibitions and conferences, the cross–strait exhibitions and conferences held in NMH include: Zisha Wares of Yixing: A Special Exhibition of Pottery Figurines and Teapots, and The Exemplification of Lacquer: The Lacquered Painting of Wang Tian-Liang . The exhibitions and conferences of art creation include: Orientation Splendor of Flame- A Retrospective Exhibition of Lee Shi-Chi at 80, and Vivid Color‧Vigorous Life: Liao Shiou-Ping, a Mixed Media Retrospective .

Apart from holding 25 press conferences, the NMH also held multiple interviews, and regularly gave out reports that met various needs and demands of different media outlets. In addition, our division also recorded and analyzed NMH's media exposure on newspapers, magazines, television and radio, and tallied up the average reporting rate. In 2016, we recorded 609 times of exposure in newspapers, 177 times of exposure in magazines, 59 times of exposure on television, and 165 times of exposure on radio, which totals to 1,010 exposures and about 2.8 times per day on average.

(2) In order to establish good relationships with international ambassadors and representatives, the museum also organizes many welcome receptions for foreign guests and VIPs, and organizes multiple international promotional events. In 2016, there were 131 VIP receptions held, which averages to 11 events per month, and there were totally 655 guests participating,. The guests came from various countries and continents, such as Asia, Russia, China, Europe, North America, and many other regions. Notable VIP's include former President Ying-jeou Ma, former Vice President Dun-yih Wu, the chairman, Jacques Kaufmann, of the International Ceramic Academy, the director of the Museum of Applied Art in Berlin, Germany, Prof. Gereon Sievernich, the chief commander, Kai Tian, of our sister museum Henan Museum, the director of the Chinese Cultural Relics Exchange Center, Jun Wang, and the director of the Shenyang Palace Museum, Wen-yu Bai. Furthermore, to provide a detailed introduction of NMH's current works and future projects, our division made an introductory film and PowerPoint briefing and other printed introductory brochures in English, Chinese and Japanese for our guests, to make more contacts with our foreign guests.

(3) To enrich the people's life, and to fully utilize the social resources, NMH has cooperated with media outlets (such as the United Daily News Group and China Times Group) to broadcast news about upcoming exhibitions on light boxes and LCD screens within MRT stations. Our division also post advertisements on media such as posters, brochures, fliers, and social media (such as Facebook), in order to increase our outreach with the public. Besides exhibition promotion, we also hope that we can enable

the public to understand NMH from different angles through these news reports, and thus, accomplished the social education of art and humanity.

(4) The Public Affairs Section of the museum served as an international liaison for NMH, and we replied to all the letters and emails regarding the museum collection, audiovisual materials borrowing, publications selling, collection researches, international cross-museum cultural exchange events, and other questions regarding the museum services. In order to maintain the museum's reputation and to give the best international services, we attempt to reply emails and mails in English as soon as possible. In addition, we regularly cooperate with television media to make feature productions on the museum's current exhibitions. And we consistently provide the Ministry of Culture with the information of our exhibitions, events, performances, and conferences, in order to make more contacts with the public.

Photo taken from a visit by Director Prof. Gereon Sievernich from the Museum of Applied Arts in Berlin, Germany with the National Museum of History's Curator

Chairman Jacques Kaufmann of the International Ceramic Academy with the National Museum of History's Curator

National Museum of History's Director Chang Yui-Tan with Henan Museum's Director Kai Tian in front of the calligraphy works by Yu Yao-Jen


Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Total

Newspapers 75 62 51 63 46 42 45 41 47 44 45 48 609

Magazines 20 14 11 15 10 12 19 15 18 12 14 17 177

Television 8 6 3 6 2 5 7 2 5 3 7 5 59

Radio 11 8 12 18 15 11 14 16 15 13 18 14 165

Subtotal 114 90 77 102 73 70 85 74 85 72 84 84 1010

Daily Average 3.8 3.1 2.4 3.4 2.4 2.3 2.7 2.4 2.8 2.3 2.8 2.7 2.8

2016 Media Coverage Unit: Item

MonthMedia

7978

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Sister Museums of the National Museum of History

No. Year of Agreement Name of the Sister Museum

1 1975 Japan Calligraphy Museum Foundation, Japan

2 1976 National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea

3 1976 National Museum of Korea, Korea

4 1992.01.18 South Africa Cultural History Museum, South Africa

5 1992.01.18 Royal Museum of Art and History, Belgium

6 1996.01.05 Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, USA

7 1996.01.06 National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus

8 1997.06.07 National Museum of Oriental Art, Russia

9 1998.05.22 National Museum of Lithuania, Lithuania

10 1998.05.25 History Museum of Latvia, Latvia

11 1998.05.27 Estonian National Museum, Estonia

12 1998.08.05 Catedra Gaudi, Spain

13 1998.11.25 National Gallery, Czech Republic

14 1999.05.03 Reina Torres de Arauz Anthropological Museum, Panama

15 1999.05.04 National Museum of Costa Rica, Costa Rica

16 1999.05.07 National Council for Culture and Art, El Salvador

17 1999.06.29 Henan Museum, China

18 2000.02.14 National Museum of Ethnology, Germany

19 2000.04.27 M.K. Ciurlionis State Museum of Art, Lithuania

20 2000.05.17 National Museum of Slovenia, Slovenia

21 2000.11.29 Vancouver Art Gallery, Canada

22 2001.02.21 Gyeonggi Provincial Museum, Korea

23 2002.08.20 Fundacio Gala-Salvador Dali, Spain

24 2003.03.25 Chester Beatty Library, Ireland

25 2003.05.21 Musée Jacquemart-André, France

No. Year of Agreement Name of the Sister Museum

26 2003.07.15 Wing Luke Asian Museum, USA.

27 2003.07.30 National Museum of Mongolia, Mongolia

28 2006.04.18 Museum of Belize, Belize

29 2006.05.19 Drents Museum, Netherlands

30 2009.07.01 Liaoning Provincial Museum, China

31 2009.08.11 Hubei Provincial Museum, China

32 2010.06.15 Shenyang Palace Museum, China

33 2010.08.26 Guangdong Museum of Art, China

34 2011.01.11 Jiangxi Provincial Museum, China

35 2011.03.06 Jilin Province Museum, China

36 2011.12.05 The Museum of the Imperial Palace of “Manchu”State, China

37 2012.12.13 Fujian Museum

38 2012.12.13 Overseas Chinese Museum

39 2012.12.17 Shanxi Chongfu Temple Museum

40 2014.10.17 The National Visual Arts Gallery

41 2016.1.24 Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center

42 2016.3.18 Hoeansaji Museum in Yangju, Korea 양주회암사지박물관

Human Resourses

8382

Table1 The total statistics of staff members in each department, within the museum.

Department Categories

Government Employee

AppointedSecurity Guards

Recruitment Staff

Recruited Hires

Technicians JanitorVacant

Positions Total

Directors Office

3（1 Ph.D. , 1 M.A. , 1 B.A.）

3（1 Ph.D. , 2 M.A.） 6

Research Department 1（Ph.D.） 7（1 Ph.D. ,

6 M.A. ） 8

Exhibition Department 1（M.A.）

11（1 Ph.D. , 9 M.A. , 1 B.A.）

3 5 1 21

Collections Department 2（2 M.A.） 7（2 Ph.D. ,

5 M.A. ） 9

Education Promotion

Department1（M.A.）

5（1 Ph.D. , 3 M.A. , 1 B.A.）

6

Creative Marketing

Department

2（1 M.A. , 1 B.A.）

2（1 Ph.D. , 1 M.A.） 1 5

Secretary's Office

3（2 M.A. , 1 B.A. , 1 Vocational Degree）

2（2 M.A.） 6 4 2 3 1 21

Accounting 2（2 B.A.） 2

Human Resources

2（1 M.A. , 1 B.A.） 2

Subtotal 17 37 6 4 9 2 3 2 80

In 2016, besides routine affairs, including the organization, selection, pay, benefits, training, pension, attendance, etc. of the museum's staff, the Personnel Office's main tasks were to reinforce talent cultivation, maintaining a standard through education and training, and introducing new concepts, new thinking, and new practices. Our main goal is to increase the service quality of all staffs.

1. Museum Organization and Staff Demography

The Museum's Organization Act was announced on June 29th, 2011, and implemented from May 20th, 2012. Administrative regulations were released under decree No. 10330305362 of the Council for Cultural Affairs of the Executive Yuan on December 5th, 2014, and implemented on the same day as the Organization Act. The Museum now consists of five business units: Research Division, Exhibition Division, Collection & Preservation Division, Education Extension Division, and Creativity & Marketing Division, and three administrative units: the Secretariat Office, Personnel Office, and Statistics and Accounting Office. The museum's organization chart was revised under decree No. 10430019994 of the Ministry of Culture on January 26th, 2015, Researchers and associate researchers are able to double as the chiefs of Exhibition and Collection Divisions. In 2016, the museum's budgeted headcount was 80 persons (including staff, security guards, senior and junior employees, technicians, janitors, etc.)

National Museum of History ANNUAL REPORT 2016Human Resourses

2. Effective use of human resources

(1) Careful selection of outstanding talents: The selection procedure for museum employment openings, whether by internal promotion or public recruitment, has always followed the principles of fairness, impartiality, and transparency. Careful selection is exercised in the hopes of introducing new talent to the organization and energizing the rest of the staff. A total of 17 people have been recruited in this year's job opening.

(2) Job rotation allows staff to gain experience: Job transfers aim to strengthen talent cultivation, motivate business innovation, and regularly review the demands of human resources in related issues. This year, three staffs were rotated to other divisions.

Table2 Age Statistics of Current Government Employees and Hires

20-29 years oldMale 0

Female 3


Female 8


Female 12


Female 15

60 years old and aboveMale 3

Female 2

Total Statistics of Staff in Each Department

Directors Office

Research Department

Exhibition Department

Collections Department

Education Promotion Department

Creative Marketing Department

Secretary's Office

Accounting

Human Resources

Directors Office7%

Research Department

10%

Exhibition Department

26%

Accounting3%

Human Resources3%

Collections Department

11%

Education Promotion

Department8%

Creative Marketing

Department6%

Secretary's Office26%

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(3) Continuous human resources evaluation: Following the recommendations of the 2014 and 2016 Human Resources Evaluation by the Ministry of Culture, we will consistently examine regulated items and conduct frequent business checks to ensure human resources are adequately reflecting the goals and core of the business. Out of the items examined in 2014, many have been removed in July of 2016 by the Ministry of Culture.

(4) Employment of disabled persons: In accordance with Article 38 of the Disabled Citizens Protection Act, which requires the employment of disabled persons. The total number of our disabled employees has reached the required ratio as there are four disabled employees currently employed by the museum.

3. Assessment, reward and discipline

In accordance with the Civil Servant Evaluation Act and the Ministry of Culture's operating procedures and regulations for the employment and assessment of professional staffs, the Museum established a customary assessment system for each unit's director to record staff performance at any time, assess accurately and objectively, and periodically report findings to their supervisors. is will be an important reference for annual performance evaluation and for deciding on the reengagement of contract employees. In addition, any exceptional performance of museum staff will be rewarded accordingly. This year, the Personnel Selection and Evaluation Committee held six meetings and the Research Staff Assessment Committee was appointed three times.

4. Education and Training

This year, the museum's annual training program aimed at fulfilling the government's lifelong learning campaign, creating organizational vigor, enhancing vocational knowledge and skills, and building an organization founded on learning. These measures serve our goal of cultivating talent and are the basis of our training program, which are accomplished by cooperation between all divisions. In accordance with the specific needs of each division and offices, we design and hold various training courses, such as symposiums, lectures, seminars and training sessions; recommend and send our professional staff to visit relevant academic institutions and museums (including institutes overseas) and acquire skills in collection and museum management; we also recommend outstanding talents with potential and enthusiasm to study at universities, colleges, or research institutions for related academic and professional skills; or arrange study groups for museum staff to share work experiences and research results to raise the level of our academic research.

ItemAcademic Lecture

Academic Seminars

Safety Training

Tour guide Training

Research Overseas

ComputerTraining

Visit other insitutes

Book Clubs

Number of Sessions

12 2 2 24 7 2 5 12

Table3 Total amount of education training sessions yearly in 2016

Annual Budget

8786

Other External Operating Income$16,080,000

7.77%

1. Income and Expenses

(1) The NMH's total estimated revenue in 2016 was NTD$208,417,000, including Labor Service Income—NTD$7,200,000, Teaching Income—NTD$490,000, Other Operating Income—NTD$181,029,000, Financial Income—NTD$551,000, Other External Operating Income—NTD$19,147,000. The actual operating income is NTD$206,990,615, including Labor Service Income—NTD$3,814,205, Teaching Income—NTD$365,357, Other Operating Income—NTD$185,925,923, Financial Income—NTD$805,542, Other External Operating Income—NTD$16,079,588.

2016 Annual Income Summary Unit: NT$1,000

Items

Operating Income External Operating Income

TotalLabor Service

IncomeTeaching Income

Other Operating Income

Financial Income

Other External Operating Income

EstimatedAmount

7,200 490 181,029 551 19,147 208,417

Reported Amount

3,814 365 185,926 806 16,080 206,991

Total Income (%)

1.84% 0.18% 89.82% 0.39% 7.77% 100%

Financial Income$806,000

0.39%

Labor Service Income$3,814,000

1.84%Teaching Income

$365,0000.18%

Other Operating Income$185,926,000

89.82%

Labor Service Income

Teaching Income

Other Operating Income

Financial Income

Other External Operating Income

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(2) The estimated expenses of the NMH in 2016 was NTD$208,803,000. This includes Labor Service Cost—NTD$117,939,000, Teaching Cost—NTD$336,000, Management and General Cost—NTD$77,024,000, Other Operating Cost—NTD$13,504,000. The actual operating costs amount to NTD$185,942,366, including Labor Service Cost—NTD$111,667,437, Teaching Cost—NTD$192,000, Management and General Cost—NTD$60,887,801, and Other Operating Cost—NTD$13,195,128.

(3) For the year of 2016, the reported spending was short NTD$386,000 from the estimated budget; As a result, the current balance is NTD$21,048,249, together with a previous surplus of NTD$22,803,645, the accumulated balance for 2016 is NTD$43,851,894.

2016 Annual Expense Summary Unit: NT$1,000

ItemLabor Service

CostTeaching Cost

Management and General Cost

Other Operating Cost

Total

EstimatedAmount

117,939 336 77,024 13,504 208,803

Reported Amount

111,667 192 60,888 13,195 185,942

Total Expenses(%)

60.05% 0.10% 32.75% 7.10% 100%

Other Operating Cost$13,195,128

7.10%

Teaching Cost$192,000

0.10%

Management and General Cost$60,887,801

32.75%

Labor Service Cost$111,667,437

60.05%

Labor Service Cost

Teaching Cost

Management and General Cost

Other Operating Cost

8988

Annual Budget

Subsidy from Social Education Development Institutes

Self-generated Income

2. Self-generated Income

(1) The total income on the closing account of NMH in 2016 was NTD$206,990,615. This includes a subsidy of NTD$170,019,000 from Social Education Development Institutes. While self-generated income takes up 17.86% with a total of NTD$36,971,615.

(2) The total of the above Self-generated Income amounts to NTD$36,971,615, this includes Service Income—NTD$3,814,205, Education Promotion Income—NTD$365,357, Other Subsidy Income—NTD$7,623,282, Miscellaneous Operating Income—NTD$8,283,641, Interest Income—NTD$805,542, Asset Use and Royalty Income—NTD$11,061,453, Donation Income—NTD$1,587,523, Illegal Fine Income—NTD$296,663, and Miscellaneous Income—NTD$3,133,949.

2016 Annual Budget for Self-generated Income Unit: NT$1,000

ItemSubsidy from Social Education

Development InstitutesSelf-generated Income Total

Estimated Amount 173,529 34,888 208,417

Reports on the Closing Accounts

170,019 36,972 206,991

Total Income (%) 82.14% 17.86% 100%

Self-generated Income$36,971,615

17.86%

Subsidy from Social Education Development Institutes

$170,019,00082.14%


3. Donations and Subsides

To facilitate increasing cultural activities, the NMH undertook conscientious efforts to find financial support from both the public and private sectors. In 2016, the NMH acquired NTD$13,300,985 through the following projects

2016 Annual Total of Self-generated Income Unit: NT$1,000

item

Self-generated Income

TotalService Income

Education Promotion

Income

Other Subsidy Income

Miscellaneous Operating Income

Interest Income

Asset Use and Royalt

Income

Donation Income

Illegal Fine Income

Miscellaneous Income

EstimatedAmount

7,200 490 1,000 6,500 551 13,847 - - 5,300 34,888

ReportedAmount

3,814 365 7,623 8,284 806 11,061 1,588 297 3,134 36,972

Self-generated Income (%)

10.31% 0.99% 20.62% 22.41% 2.18% 29.92% 4.29% 0.80% 8.48% 100%

Service Income$3,814,205

10.31%

Donation Income$1,587,523

4.29%

Illegal Fine Income$296,663

0.80%

Miscellaneous Income$3,133,949

8.48%

Education Promotion Income$365,357

0.99%


$7,623,28220.62%


$8,283,64122.41%

Interest Income$805,542

2.18%

Asset Use and Royalt Income$11,061,453

29.92%

Service Income

Education Promotion Income



Interest Income

Asset Use and Royalt Income

Donation Income

Illegal Fine Income

Miscellaneous Income

90

List of Subsides and Donations from Public and Private Sectors

Name of the Projects Source of Funds Amount

The NHM's Collection Restoration Project- Restoration of Sanyu's Paintings Ministry of Culture 3,848,852

Production Cost of the English Version of the Publication: Treasures around the Corner Ministry of Culture 368,687

The Imaginary Portraits of Pablo Picasso International Exchange Touring Exhibition Ministry of Culture 646

Project of Collaborative Exhibition of the Cultural Relics Excavated in Kinmen Ministry of Culture 56,800

What Is“Homeland”? Where Is“Hometown”?: The Ethnic Changes and Circulations among the Burmese-Chinese from Tonghu State Farm for Returned Overseas Chinese in Guangdong

Ministry of Science and Technology 259,000

Participating the 9th International Conference of the International Society for the Study of Chinese Overseas

Ministry of Science and Technology 62,000

Study of the Manchu Alphabet Inherited by the Sibe in Xinjiang Ministry of Science and Technology 115,000

Improvement of Water Conservation SystemsWater Resources

Agency, Ministry of Economic Affairs

96,000

A Heartening Wave: The Jade Art of Tu Kuo-Wei Private Sector 350,000

The Countryside in Taiwan Private Sector 262,000

Orientation‧Splendor of Flame- A Retrospective Exhibition of Lee Shi-Chi at 80 Private Sector 200,000

Painted Earthenware Theatrical Figures-Folk Painted Figurines of Chaozhou and Shantou Private Sector 800,000

Love for the Land: The Ink Paintings of Lo Chen Hsien Private Sector 630,000

The Realization of Fancies -2016 Flower Arrangement Exhibition Private Sector 280,000

Liberal Arts and Literati- Ink Painting and Gouache Painting at Tunghai University Private Sector 150,000

A Hidden Gem: Works of Hsu Pao-Lin Private Sector 250,000

Oil Paintings and Ceramics by Chiang Long-Fang Private Sector 215,000

Amazing Seascapes: Retrospective Exhibition of Tsai Mao-sung's Art of Ink Painting and Calligraphy Private Sector 200,000

Vivid Color Vigorous Life: Liao Shiou-Ping, a Mixed Media Retrospective Private Sector 400,000

Experience the Stone Arts: ShouShan Stone Carving Exhibition Private Sector 782,000

Legacy of the Great River: The 42nd Anniversary of Evergreen Graphic Art Association Private Sector 300,000

The Art World of Lingnan: Ink Paintings by Lee Yuan-Hai Private Sector 500,000

The Exemplification of Lacquer: The Lacquered Painting of Wang Tian-liang Private Sector 330,000

Zisha Wares of Yixing: A Special Exhibition of Pottery Figurines and Teapots Private Sector 900,000

The Beauty of Taiwan: The Colored Ink Painting of Ho Mu-Huo Private Sector 345,000

History, Humanities, and Aesthetics: The World of Chiang Ming-shyan's Paintings Private Sector 450,000

Sponsorship Offered by Mr. Pan Si-Yuan to Museum Staff for Research Projects in China Private Sector 250,000

Expenses on Development of Museum Affairs Private Sector 200,000

The Cross-strait Association of Culture Heritage Exchanges Private Sector 100,000

Research Project- Kuo Mu-Shen Foundation Donation Private Sector 600,000

Total 13,300,985

Annual Budget

The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park Progress Report

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The Inception

The Museum was built in 1955. Since then it has been put into good use and advancing with the times to achieve its mission and commission. However, as time went by for sixty plus years now, the Museum has aged with limited storage space and many defects. It has turned into an unfavorable environment as a modernized Museum. With the challenge of globalization, if it is being left alone and do nothing, it will soon be erased by the times ruthlessly and forgotten forever.

In view of the circumstance, the Museum raised the National Museum of History Upgrade and Expansion Project Plan. With the approval given by the cabinet on 14 August 2017, the complete Museum modernized plan stated the tasks that are needed to be done. The identified tasks including to create more storage and exhibition space, to implement comprehensive operations and management systems, to repair and reuse the premises and the Taiwanese hostels, to conduct reclassification and documentation of the cultural relics, and other tasks.

We believe that this master plan will direct the Museum towards a better, brighter and clearer future with the implementation of all the required software and hardware to sustain, strengthen and supervise our cultural assets, substance and soft power. Eventually, the Museum will gain its significant foothold locally as well as in the international arena as a reputable national museum.

Progress in 2016

1. Establishment and Operation of Visual Identity and Branding System (hereafter, “the VI system”) of the National Museum of History and the Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park

This project consists of the VI system and the video introduction of the mission prospect. To orient the core value, characteristics, and mission prospect of the NMH, the NMH hosted several Interviews and workshops on the aforementioned topics. And accordingly, the NMH redesigned the VI system, the related image design, and the commodity design as a result of the previous discussion and comprehensive rethinking. On the other hand, the theme of the video introduction was focused on the interdependent relationship between the museum and the local communities. And the video was also aimed to presents the NMH's new image and its social and educational responsibilities with a fresh interpretation.

The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park

The mapping progress of the building

2 . R e s t o r a t i o n a n d R e u s e o f t h e N M H Building, Guest House of Imperial Envoys Museum, and the Old Dormitories of the Bank of Taiwan

The project aims to found a solid framework for future restorat ion and reuse of NMH's historical buildings. First, through reviewing and studying the previous researches, deeper understanding of the uniqueness and value of those buildings can be manifested. And the restoration strategy should be devised with the aims of conserving the precious features of these buildings as well as redesigning them into new spaces with new functions. The detailed works include building mapping, historical background and oral history surveys, selection of special architectural components, plant survey, etc.

3. Spatial Planning and Development of the Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park

To transform the Nan Hai Academy and Taipei Botanical Garden into an archeological, ecological, cultural and international museum park, the project started with a detai led survey of the physical environments and the operational situation of each institution in this park. The survey content included understanding the land using efficiency of the site, the spatial and accommodation needs and limitation, the strategy for cultural heritage preservation, and it also evaluated the relevant traffic systems, and analyzed the target visitor, etc. The final database will become the basic reference for the spatial development scheme of the project. NMH's rebuilding programs and the building scheme of the future collection storehouse in Zhonghe have also been included into the objects of further survey.

Sub-program of the Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park

7457 square meter (Historical Building)

Site area 1794 square meter, available area 5885 square meter

1036 square meter

about 430 million NTD



▓ Exhibition▓ Education▓ Public Service▓ Administration

▓ Museum shops▓ Classrooms▓ Lecture rooms

▓ New storage facilities

Sub-program of the Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park Sub-program of the Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park

The costume photo shooting on site The introduction video shooting on site

New storage facilities of NMH

Bank of Taiwan Dormitories

National Museum of History

Spatial Planning and Development of The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park

Renovation and Reuse of Bank of Taiwan Dormitories

Construction of new storage facilities of NMH

Site PlanSite Plan

Renovation and Reuse of NMH

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Dates Events

2016.01.01Director Chang Yui-Tan hosted the opening ceremony of“Imaginary Interpretation: 2016 Flower Arrangement Exhibition”on the courtyard of the Museum, many representatives are invited to attend.

2016.01.08 Attended“The 14th HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show”in Hong Kong.

2016.01.08-03.20 Held the Exhibition“Priceless Sycee: The Ching Fong Tai Chinese Ancient Silver Ingots Collection”at the 2nd floor.

2016.01.18、01.27-29、02.16-17、02.26

Consensus meeting on“Establishment and Operation of Visual Identity and Branding System of National Museum of History and The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park”held at NMH for 8 times in first phase.

2016.01.19

● Collaborated with Henan Museum for the seminar on“Tri-color Glazed Wares and Glazed Pottery, and the exhibition The Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty: Tricolor-glazed Wares from Luoyang.”

● Deputy Director Ms. Pauline Kao hosted the media conference and opening ceremony for the exhibition“Keith Haring: Multiplexism”celebrated on the courtyard of the Museum. Mr. Colasa, a graffiti artist, was invited to improvise a portrait of Keith Haring, and Ms. Kaoru Yanase, the curator, did a guide of the exhibition.

2016.01.22 Held the Exhibition“Graceful Coral: Refined Jewelry from Khieng Jewelry”at Songshan International Airport.

2016.01.29 Held the Exhibition“Garden of the Peaches of Immortality: The Tenmoku by Lo”at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

2016.02.04The opening ceremony of“Beloved Baby Carrier: Tradition and Innovation”on the 2nd floor, presided by Director Yui-Tan Chang took place at 2:30 pm, with demonstration of wearing baby carriers.

2016.02.05 Director Chang Yui-Tan hosted the opening ceremony of“Origami: Living World ”on the 4th floor.

2016.02.08-02.09

On Chinese New Year, we held the Fortunate Year of the Monkey: A celebration of the new year by the Museum during which visitors were provided with free special edition magnets based on the museum's calligraphy collection. Visitors could also receive a cartoon caricature of themselves from a guest artist.

2016.02.24-07.01 Measurement of building at NMH for 17 times.

2016.03.01 Appointed 35 specialists on art and historical artifacts as the Museum's acquisition evaluating committee members.

2016.03.01、03.15 The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park (National Museum of History) Project 6th working meeting.

2016.03.08 Held the duel-brand event“NMH and Khieng Jewelry”.

2016.03.20 Issued manual of cultural and creative products of NMH for images licensing information

2016.03.25-06.12 “Auspicious Palterns in Art: Held the Special Exhibition of Silk Brocades from the Qing Dynarty”on the 2nd floor.

2016.04.02 On Women and Children's Day, we held Special Events for exhibitions in terms of Graffiti, Origami and Baby Carriers, with a total of 1,520 people participating.

2016.04.06Conference on“Guest House of Imperial Envoys Museum”held at Ministry of Culture with National Property administration, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute and National Museum of History.

2016.04.12 Collaborated with the Google Cultural Institute for joining Google Arts & Culture project.

2016.04.20 Attended“2016 Creative Expo Taiwan”at Taipei EXPO Park.

2016.04.21 Attended the Ceremony for Taroko Express with images from the NMH's collections“Taroko Gorge”painted by Ma, Bai-Shui.


Dates Events

2016.04.22Director Chang Yui-Tan hosted the opening ceremony of“Orientation‧Splendor of Flame- A Retrospective Exhibition of Lee Shi-Chi at 80”on the 1st floor, many representatives are invited to attend and make speeches.

2016.04.23 Director Chang Yui-Tan hosted the opening ceremony of“Affinity with the Land: Ink Paintings by Lo Cheng-Hsien”on the 2nd floor.

2016.04.27 Attended“The 11th China Yiwu Cultural Products Trade Fair”in China.

2016.04.28、05.13、06.02

Consensus meeting on“Establishment and Operation of Visual Identity and Branding System of National Museum of History and The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park”held at NMH for 3 times in second phase.

2016.04.29President Ma Ying-Jeou accompanied by National Museum of History Executive Director Chang Yui-Tan, visited the exhibition“The Countryside in Taiwan: Six Decades of Chung Yung-Ho”on the 4th floor.

2016.04.30 Held the Exhibition“NMH's Classic Collections for Creativity”at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

2016.05.03

Conference on“The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park Project”held at Taipei City Government with vice-mayor, Department of Culture Affairs, Department of Urban Development, Ricky Liu & Associates Architects + Planners, Ho Tai-Wen Architect & Associates and National Museum of History.

2016.05.10、05.18、07.11 Doing Construction Drill Testing in NMH.

2016.05.11 Held the Ceremony with La Réunion des musées nationaux - Grand Palais (Rmn-GP).

2016.05.14

For the 2016 International Museum Day, we organized learning programs on the theme of Museums and Cultural Landscapes, including maps for strolling, cycling and walking tours, a one-day market and a promotional event on Facebook which attracted more than 1,500 participants.

2016.05.18、06.20Meeting on“Zhong-he Collection Storage Building's requirement discussion” held at NMH with Ricky Liu & Associates Architects + Planners, Collection Division and Secretariat Office.

2016.05.23 Held the Exhibition“Priceless Sycee: The Ching Fong Tai Chinese Ancient Silver Ingots Collection”at Songshan International Airport.

2016.05.25 The 15th anniversary celebration of Nanhai Book Club.

2016.06.01、06.07 Japanese-Style Housing's Field survey in Taipei city.

2016.06.03Director Chang Yui-tan hosted the opening ceremony of the exhibition“Liberal Arts and the L i terat i : Ink Paint ing and Gouache Paint ing at Tunghai University”on the 2nd floor.

2016.06.13 Report“The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park Project”to the new Minister of Culture Cheng Li-Chiun.

2016.06.17

Director Chang Yui-tan hosted the opening ceremony of“Painted Earthenware Theatrical Figures-Folk Painted Figurines of Chaozhou and Sahntou”on B1 Zunpeng Hall, national treasure artist Liao Qiong-zhi makes a speech and her Taiwanese opera group is invited to perform.

2016.06.17-10.02 Held the Exhibition“A Hearting Wave: The Jade Art of Tu Kuo-Wei”on the 2nd floor.

2016.06.21 Director Chang Yui-Tan hosted the opening ceremony of“A Hidden Gem: Works of Hsü Pao-Lin”and the memorial seminar took place in NMH.

2016.06.23 Collection Storage Construction Safety Testing.

2016.06.24 Held the Exhibition“Kiln, Fire and Magnifique landscapes of Taiwan: Fan Cheng-Chin Glazed Art Exhibition”at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.


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Dates Events

2016.07.01 Held the Exhibition“Taiwanese Folk Beliefs and Wood Carvings of Gods”at Kaohsiung International Airport.

2016.07.21 Held the first artifacts evaluation meeting.

2016.07.26

Director Chang Yui-Tan hosted the opening ceremony of“Amazing Seascapes: Retrospective Exhibition of Tsai Mao-sung's Art of Ink Painting and Calligraphy” on the 2nd floor, previous Advisor of Office of the President Huang Kuang-nan and Professor Shih Yun-Wen are invited to attend.

2016.08.03 Held the duel-brand event“NMH and Collins”.

2016.08.05

● Director Chang Yui-Tan hosted the opening ceremony of“Oil Paintings and Ceramics by Chiang Long-Fang”on the 4th floor, representatives are invited to attend.

● Attended the“2016 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition”.

2016.08.10 “Pokemon vs. Museum Seminar”held at B1 Zunpeng Hall and hosted by Director Chang Yui-Tan.

2016.08.11 Held the duel-brand event“NMH and Lin's Ceramic Studio”.

2016.08.12、08.16、08.25

Meeting on“Spatial Planning and Development of The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park”held at NMH for 3 times.

2016.08.15 Held the Exhibition“Design Exhibition of Contemporary Tea Life”at Songshan International Airport.

2016.09.02 Doing Building Tilt Identification in NMH.

2016.09.03 Director Chang Yui-Tan hosted the opening ceremony of the exhibition“Vivid Color．Vigorous Life：Liao Shiou-Ping, a Mixed Media Retrospective”on the 1st floor.

2016.09.23

● Director Chang Yui-Tan hosted the opening ceremony of“Legacy of the Great River: The 42nd Anniversary of Evergreen Graphic Art Association”on the 2nd floor, Professor Liao Shiou-Ping and Evergreen Graphic Art Association members are invited to attend.

● Director Chang Yui-Tan hosted the opening ceremony of the exhibition “Picture the World Burhan Doḡançay as Photographer”on the 4th floor, many representatives are invited to come.

2016.10.03 Held the Exhibition“LOHAS Historical Collection”at Songshan International Airport.

2016.10.05 Doing Water Leakage Testing in NMH.

2016.10.06、10.21、11.10

Consensus meeting on“NMH's Building Spatial Planning”held at NMH for 3 times.

2016.10.07 Doing non-destructive testing in NMH.

2016.10.07-12.18 “Traditional Yixing Zisha Pot: A Special Exhibition of Tea Pottery”held on the 2nd floor, Director Chang Yui-tan hosted the opening ceremony.

2016.10.08 Organized the“Poke This”activities for cultural creativity marketing.

2016.10.12 NMH's building Spatial needs interviews.

2016.10.12、10.18、10.28 Doing roof tile emergency repair, field survey and Measurement in NMH.

2016.10.13

● Held the second artifacts evaluation meeting.● Meeting on“Restoration and the Reuse of the Old Dormitories of the Bank of

Taiwan and Cultural Heritage Application”held at NMH with Bank of Taiwan and Ho Tai-wen Architect & Associates.

2016.10.19“Establishment and Operation of Visual Identity and Branding System of National Museum of History and The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park”visual design principles final check.

Dates Events

2016.10.20-21 “International Conference on Museum Design to Enhance Visitor Engagement” held B1 Zunpeng Hall and hosted by Director Chang Yui-Tan.

2016.11.04Director Chang Yui-tan hosted the opening ceremony of the exhibition“The Exemplification of Lacquer: The Lacquered Painting of Wang Tian-Liang”on the 4th floor.

2016.11.04、11.24、12.20

Meeting on“The Second Phase of the Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park (National Museum of History) Project”held at NMH for 3 times.

2016.11.10

Director Chang Yui-Tan hosted the opening ceremony of the exhibition“Pixar: 30 Years of Animation”at the plaza of the museum, many representatives are invited to attend. Elyse Klaidman, the curator of the special exhibition, also gave a great guide for all the guests.

2016.11.11~106 Held the Exhibition“When Dessert Meets Desire: Tina Chen Solo Show ”at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

2016.11.12The opening ceremony of“The Art World of Lingnan: Ink Paintings by Lee Yuan-Hai”took place in NMH, presided by Director Chang and attended by many local representatives.

2016.11.15

● Held the Exhibit ion“National Treature-Fang-Hu”at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

● Accomplished the conservation project of 49 oil paintings by Sanyu in the Museum's collection.

2016.11.21 Held the third artifacts evaluation meeting.

2016.11.24The museum participated in the Creative-ageing Project in 2016 and promoted the services and learning program for the elderly in conjunction with Tainan National University of the Arts and other museums in Taiwan.

2016.11.25 Deputy Director Ms. Pauline Kao hosted the opening ceremony of the exhibition “The Beauty of Taiwan: The Colored Ink Painting of Ho Mu-Huo”on the 4th floor.

2016.11.30“Establishment and Operation of Visual Identity and Branding System of National Museum of History and The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park”vision video interview's pre-work.

2016.12.01“Establishment and Operation of Visual Identity and Branding System of National Museum of History and The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park”image merchandise's demo check.

2016.12.04● The 13th anniversary ceremony of the of Liu Yian-Tao scholarship.● The 4th anniversary ceremony of the Guo Xue-Hu Taiwan Art Development

Research Award.

2016.12.09

● Held a press conference and an exhibition for the accomplishment of the conservation project of 49 oil paintings by Sanyu in the Museum's collection.

● “Establishment and Operation of Visual Identity and Branding System of National Museum of History and The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park”vision video's shooting.

2016.12.12

● Held the Exhibition“1300 Degrees of Radiating Brilliance-Modern Ceramic Design Exhibition”at Songshan International Airport.

● A new book presentation of the“14 years of enduring great hardships in pioneer work: Bao Zun-peng and the National Museum of History (1955-1969)”.

2016.12.20 Issued“This Magazine”with Chinese and English version for marketing NMH's cultural creativity products.

2016.12.22“Establishment and Operation of Visual Identity and Branding System of National Museum of History and The Greater Nan Hai Cultural Park”vision video finish.

2016.12.23-2017.03.05 Held the Exhibition“Experience the Stone Arts: Shou-Shan Carving”on the 2nd floor.

2016.12.27 Doing building's roof examination work.

Chronology of Events National Museum of History ANNUAL REPORT 2016

Publisher Chen Teng-Chin

Commissioner National Museum of History

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Edirotial Assistants Mark Hsu, Zhang Chao, Chiao En-Kuang, Joy Chen（According to the last names）

English Translators Wang Chun-Hui, Lin Chien-Hsiu, Huang Ying-Che, Chiao En-Kuang,

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Cover photography Marco Chang

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Publication Date September, 2017

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ISSN 1029-0176

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ISSN (online) 2309-2947

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