Terracotta Army

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The Army of the First Emperor Qin, an incredibly large and unique collection of sculpted soldiers, dates back to 210-209 BCE. During the first years of his ruling, Qin Shi Huang ordered the creation of the famous terracotta army, requiring over 700,000 craftsmen to make. The artwork was found and assumed created in the Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi province. Being a particular work of art that is distinguished throughout the Chinese history, the Terracotta Army emphasizes the good works of Emperor Qin, and defines the developing conventions of Chinese artists.
Found in a haunting tomb in China, the ancient and ominous army still stands to defend the late Emperor, formed with a terracotta material, but each individual soldier defined with

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