Introduction
The National Palace Museum (NPM) was established on Oct. 10, 2015. Its artifact collection, chiefly coming from those housed and passed down from the imperial palaces, primarily embody the styles of the royal court. They are elegant, exquisite, and refined, and display the depth of Chinese artistic culture. The wealth and quality of the NPM’s collection culminated in the recognition of the NPM as a world-class museum. This book provides a comprehensive look at important events since the establishment of the NPM, including numerous precious photographs to allow readers to witness the historical development of the NPM, beginning with its founding, relocation, restoration, and growth. The book includes both pictures and words and is a must-read for those who wish to learn more about the developmental history of the Museum.