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Hanoi (Vietnamese: Hà Nội, Hán Tự: 河内) pronunciation (help·info), estimated population 6.232.940 (2008) [1], is the capital and second-largest city of Vietnam. From 1010 until 1802, with a few brief interruptions, it was the political centre of an independent Vietnam. It was eclipsed by Huế during the Nguyen Dynasty as the capital of Vietnam, but Hanoi served as the capital of French Indochina from 1902 to 1954. From 1954 to 1976, it was the capital of North Vietnam.
The city is located on the right bank of the Red River. Hanoi is located at 21°2′N 105°51′E / 21.033°N 105.85°E / 21.033; 105.85Coordinates: 21°2′N 105°51′E / 21.033°N 105.85°E / 21.033; 105.85, 1760 km (1094 mi) north of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly called Saigon.
On May 29 2008, it was decided that Ha Tay province, Vinh Phuc's Me Linh district and 4 communes of Luong Son district, Hoa Binh is merged into the metropolitan area of Hanoi from August 1 2008[2]. Hanoi's total area increased to 334,470 hectares divided into 29 subdivisions[3] with the new population being 6,232,940[3]. The Hanoi Capital Region (Vietnamese: Vùng Thủ Đô Hà Nội), a metropolitan area covering Hanoi and 6 surrounding provinces under planning will have an area of 13,436 square kilometers with a population of 15 million by 2020[4]. October 2010 will officially mark 1000 years of the establishment of the city.
As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered to be the cultural centre of Vietnam, where every dynasty has left behind their imprint. Even though some relics have not survived through wars and time, the city still has many interesting cultural and historic monuments for visitors and residents alike. Even when the nation's capital moved to Hue under the Nguyen dynasty in 1802, the city of Hanoi continued to flourish, especially after the French took control in 1888 and modeled the city's architecture to their tastes, lending an important aesthetic to the city's rich stylistic heritage. The city boasts more than 1,000 years of history, and that of the past few hundred years has been well preserved.[10]
Hanoi hosts more cultural sites than any city in Vietnam, including over 600 pagodas and temples.[11]
The Old Quarter, near Hoan Kiem lake, has the original street layout and architecture of old Hanoi. At the beginning of the 20th century the city consisted of only about 36 streets, most of which are now part of the old quarter. Each street then had merchants and households specialized in a particular trade, such as silk traders, jewellery, etc. The street names nowadays still reflect these specializations, although few of them remain exclusively in their original commerce. The area is famous for its small artisans and merchants, including many silk shops. Local cuisine specialties as well as several clubs and bars can be found here also. A night market (near Đồng Xuân market) in the heart of the district opens for business every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening with a variety of clothing, souvenirs and food.
Some others prominent places are: The Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu), site of the oldest university in Vietnam 1070; One Pillar Pagoda (Chùa Một Cột); Flag Tower of Hanoi (Cột cờ Hà Nội). In 2004, a massive part of the 900 year old citadel was discovered in central Hanoi, near the site of Ba Dinh square. [12]
A city between the rivers, built from lowland, Hanoi has many scenic lakes and sometime is called city of lakes. Among its lakes, the most famous are Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, Halais Lake (Hồ Thiền Quang) in Vietnamese), and Bay Mau Lake. West Lake (Hồ Tây) is a popular place for people to spend time. It is the largest lake in Hanoi and there are many temples in the area. There are small boats for hire and a floating restaurant.
Under French rule, as an administrative centre for the French colony of Indochina, the French colonial architecture style became dominant, many examples remain today: the tree-lined boulevards (e.g. Phan Dinh Phung street), The Grand Opera House, The State Bank of Vietnam (formerly The Bank of Indochina), The Presidential Palace (formerly Place of The Governor-General of French Indochina), the cathédrale St-Joseph, and historic hotel Sofitel Metropole.
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Vietnam Paintings - Vietnam Artist Tan Thieu - Eye Gallery Online www.eyegalleryvn.com
The Corner Street after Rain by Vietnam Artist Tan Thieu
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[ART VIETNAM GALLERY] VIETNAM NOW exhibition - Hong Kong 2012
at The Rotunda, Exchange Square, Hongkong Land, Hong Kong, August 2012
Modern Calligraphy Performance:
Blues in Hanoi, Art Vietnam.wmv
Alan Ernst and Jan Sunoo jamming in Hanoi, Vietnam, March 2010.
The venue is Suzanne Lecht's gorgeous art gallery, Art Vietnam.
Art Vietnam Gallery
The story of Art Vietnam Gallery and its Director, Suzanne Lecht, is as dramatic and transformative as the recent history of Vietnam itself.
Vietnam Gallery - Vietname Artist - Vietnamese Contemporary Painting
Vietnam Gallery - Vietnamese Contemporary Painting - Vietnam Artist
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When the world started to see Vietnam’s contemporary art
Suzanne Lecht moved to Hanoi after she read about a group of Vietnamese modern artists, making it her mission to find and help them emerge from the shadows of censorship and the American embargo. Since then she has opened a globally recognized art gallery and helped establish the international market for contemporary Vietnamese art. Special correspondent Mike Cerre reports.
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Talking Art Vietnam - Zoe Butt from San Art Ho Chi Minh City
A chat with Zoe Butt, Exec. Director and Curator of San Art Ho Chi Minh City about current developments in the art scene, San Art and her own story in Vietnam - check out our guide to art galleries in Saigon -
TRAN QUOC LONG & THE ART OF VIETNAM LACQUER
Behind the scenes of Tran Quoc Long, a great Vietnamese Lacquer Artist.
A description of the unique and hard process of lacquer linked to the intimacy of the artist’s working place, a humble studio located in the heart of Dalat - the city of his inspiration. Take a part in his personal process, behind the cameras with a touching interview and testimony.
Immerse yourself behind the sounds of his brushes, caressing the surface of traditional lacquer paintings of Vietnam by the most beautiful colours and techniques. Let yourself transport to a poetry of art mixed together with beautiful scenery of Dalat. A story about art and nature, a symphony of time-lapse and music to bring you more into this unique journey.
Vietnam Arts Gallery
Vietnam Arts Gallery with large collection of Vietnamese artists from the Indochina period to the contemporary art.
Please to a look our website : with some of the paintings from our gallery and we welcome your visit us at number: 80 Doc Ngu Street, Hanoi
Vietnam arts
vietnam contemporary art ( )
Beginning in the 19th century, French artistic influences spread into Vietnam. In the early 20th century, the École Supérieure des Beaux Arts de l'Indochine (Indochina College of Arts) was founded to teach European methods and exercised influence mostly in the larger cities, such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Travel restrictions imposed on the Vietnamese during France's 80-year rule of Vietnam and the long period of war for national independence meant that very few Vietnamese artists were able to train or work outside of Vietnam. A small number of artists from well-to-do backgrounds had the opportunity to go to France and make their careers there for the most part. Examples include Le Thi Luu, Le Pho, Mai Trung Thu, Le Van De, Le Ba Dang and Pham Tang.
Modern Vietnamese artists began to utilize French techniques with many traditional mediums such as silk, lacquer, etc., thus creating a unique blend of eastern and western elements.
Nowadays, besides working with traditional material like oil, acrylic, lacquer on wood, the younger generation of Vietnamese artists have become very active in involving different forms of arts, such as installation, performance and video art with many of them attaining international recognition for their artworks and exhibitions worldwide
To see some art works from vietnam contemporary artists such as Pham Luc ( army artist with famous for rice sack paintings), Mai Hien, Bui duc or many other younger generation artists from Yet Kieu art university, please visit website :
Vietnam Paintings - Vietnamese Artist Van Tho - Eye Gallery Online www.eyegalleryvn.com
Vietnam Famous Artists
Painting Copy Gallery in Hanoi Vietnam
Painting Copy Gallery in Hanoi Vietnam
Vietnam Artist Phuong Quoc Tri - Vietnam Paintings - Eye Gallery Online www.eyegalleryvn.com
Vietnamese Artists - Phuong Quoc Tri - Portrait Paintings
Please view more his paintings at eyegalleryvn.com
Original hanoi painting Vietnamese artist gallery lien-art-gallery.com
ABOUT LISTED PAINTINGS:
Medium:Watercolor on rice paper
Artist : Do Duc
Theme:Vietnamese Minorities
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Biography:
1945 Born in Bac Thai, Vietnam
1980 Graduated from hanoi Fine Art College
Member of Vietnam Fine Art Association.
Exhibitions 1981 in Mongolia, Cuba 1985,1986 in USSR
1989 in Czechoslovakia
1990 in Germany, Italy
1992 in Norway, USA
1993 in China
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Ha Tri Hieu at Art Vietnam Gallery - Film by Perna Content
Art in Sapa, Vietnam- May Art Gallery, Vu Thang Artist
describing my purchase at the Sapa, Vietnam My Art Gallery-- for more
Vietnamese lacquer art
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Vietnamese lacquer art attracts not only domestic customers but also foreign tourists by its unique beauty and spiritual art. Through many ups and downs of history, its value is not be faded but also is highly appreciated in the world market.
Artists Nguyen Cam and Nguyen Nguyet Thu' performance at Art Vietnam Gallery (01)