China Academy of Art — Attraction in Hangzhou City

The Campus is an architectural treat. Various traditional forms are reinvented that houses the different disciplines and schools and workshops. The variety of textures on display is just bewildering. And of course, there is Ar. Kengo Kuma's Folk Art Museum on the grounds as well, and that, is a class of its own. Dont miss this place for a relaxing morning, leading up to lunch in one of its cafes or restaurants on...

Extremely beautiful from the outside yet some of the classrooms and hallways were quite decrepit with a lingering smell of musty clay. I recommend entry from the south gate as it is often the only open tourist entry. Make sure to reserve ahead on busy days. Otherwise you can reserve at the...

中国美术学院（China Academy of Art）是中国第一所综合性的国立高等艺术学府，由教育部、文化部和浙江省人民政府共建。[1] 中国美术学院是第一所综合性国立高等艺术院校，是近代中国第一所具有本科和研究生学历教育的高等艺术学府。 中国美术学院建于1928年，时称“国立艺术院”；1929年，更名为“国立杭州艺术专科学校”；1938年，改名为“国立艺术专科学校”；1950年，成为“中央美术学院华东分院”；1958年，改名为“浙江美术学院”；1993年，更名为“中国美术学院”。 据学校网站2015年5月信息显示，中国美术学院占地1000余亩，建筑面积近30万平方米，现有杭州南山校区、杭州象山校区和上海张江校区三个校区；[2] ...