# China Academy of Art

Hangzhou, China

Founded in 1928 as China's first national art academy, this Hangzhou institution helped shape modern Chinese art. Its Xiangshan campus, designed by Pritzker Prize architect Wang Shu, weaves tile, timber, and earth into the hills.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for China Academy of Art, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 30.24333, 120.15889

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