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The Many Meanings of Marriage: Centuries-Old Wisdom  So that they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. —Matthew 19:6  Since biblical times, we’ve been searching for our other halves, wanting to ride into the sunset with our one true love, and marrying the love of our life. But marriage traditions through the ages have ranged from joyous to somber. Some ancient wedding traditions emphasized the challenges that awaited newlyweds and the loss of moving away from their families. If one word could capture the universal ideal of m...

A brush with history Share Vibrant colors and themes reflected in classical artwork at gongbi exhibition, Lin Qi reports. Classical ink paintings that are rendered using the long-standing gongbi technique have always been a favorite at art shows. This particular technique demands meticulous and precise brushwork, and its rich colors often enhance a feeling of elegance and being highly narrative. The employment of fine Court Ladies Wearing Floral Headwear, attributed to the 8th-century painter Zhou Fang, and Along the River During the Qingming Festival by Zhang Zeduan of the Song Dy...