Standing Still in Time

The National Geographic Museum in Washington D.C. has an exhibit on the Terra Cotta Warriors from China. The army of soldiers was stumbled upon by a farmer tending to his field. When unearthed, the army was larger than anything the world had seen or anticipated.

Made from terra cotta clay the army was constructed to protect Quin Shi Huang from enemies after his death. The army is all life size, with individual faces, armor, and poses. There are horses and weapons that also accompany it. All are accurately proportioned and look as though they are ready for battle.


Seeing the exhibit was an amazing experience. Often times we learn about these things and hear how they look, but you cannot imagine how it will feel to stand next to these unique pieces of art.