Not So Great Walls of China
Audio Slideshow • Julia Ruedig • 12.19.08 | 9:21 AM ET
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John M. Edwards 12.19.08 | 10:37 PM ET
Hi Julia:
It’s amazing the effect of the wall upon history. There’s not only the Great Wall of China, which supposedly, according to Nasa astronauts, can be seen from space, but also such structures as the Berlin Wall and Wailing Wall. All walls beg for murals, or graffiti. They can keep us safe, or confine us. Even Pink Floyd built their magnum opus around the theme of “The Wall.” Too bad it was one of the tripster troupe’s least good albums.
Great piece. I hope to see more of your visual essays in the future.
John M. Edwards
Benjamin 12.20.08 | 8:51 AM ET
A thoughtful and visually commanding audio slideshow.
Congratulations Julia, have linked to this on our blog http://www.duckrabbit.info/blog
elysia 12.20.08 | 6:45 PM ET
Fascinating pictures with intimate and insightful commentary. So often China is depicted in the media as an alien and strange culture, you illuminate the transformation in China as eclectic and beautiful. Thank you.
Sheila 01.05.09 | 10:10 AM ET
I thought the Audio Slideshow showed China in a different prespective. I quite enjoyed it. Golly Good Job!
A. Pastore 01.10.09 | 11:56 AM ET
I share your sentiments. Congratulations on a wonderful (wonderful) view of China.