Sui Dynasty

country has over 5,000 years of history so far and the most prosperous period is Tang dynasty. In this 5,000 years history, Chinese created their own culture and society. Today, the Chinese culture is Global and affects the whole world. However, Chinese culture still has some secrets unheard. Some of these secrets even became legends in China, a mausoleum which named Terracotta Warriors and Horses created in Qin dynasty is one of these secrets. Creater Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of all…

a stark change in cultures. In the 11th and 12th centuries, Europeans were not very open-minded when it came to foreign ideas about politics, philosophies, or religions. China, other than the time when foreign religions were attacked by the Tang dynasty in the 9th century, was generally accepting of different beliefs. The difference in tolerance would play a role in…

Although the Tang Dynasty was remembered for its militaristic strengths, political structure, economic stability, and overall power, it was clear that the Tang dynasty had many other positive outcomes such as changing ideals and opportunities for women of this era. The fall of the Sui Dynasty in 618 C.E resulted in an obvious decline in harsh conditions and limited privileges for women and led to the changes that took place in the Tang Dynasty from 618-907 C.E. These changes are what allowed the…

2013) which has a tremendous impact in the early development of translation practice. In early development of Buddhist translation method in China, Chinese translation of Buddhist scriptures from the East Han Dynasty to West Jin Dynasty are mostly based on the translated work by Northern Hu Dynasty in Central Asia, the original Sanskrit Buddhist text is rare(Kefei et. al, 1999). Because of the language barriers, it is very difficult for foreign monks to cooperate with Chinese monks, which the…

during this period that cultural diffusion bloomed in the caravan cities of the mediators and the middlemen. Of course the foundations for the focus on culture were laid during the first stage of the Silk Road trade, but it was not until the Han dynasty and the Roman empire fell that the main emphasis was placed upon the human aspects of trade instead of the economic benefits of commerce. Control over trade became decentralized, with the Kushan and Gupta empires offering the Silk Road the only…

benevolent governing thought were the necessary theories for the feudal dynasty to consolidate its rule and national stability. Also, the ideology of Confucianism was such political ideas that were especially suitable for the need of restoring the economy at the beginning of the Han Dynasty. Emperor Wudi even employed Dong Zhongshu’s proposal which is to “Ban from hundred philosophers, venerate Confucianism”. In this dynasty, Confucianism gradually merged with the feudal regime and started to…

following periods that are before 1911, the period of the Republic of China and the People 's Liberation Army (PLA) (Graff & Higham, 2012). Noteworthy, most of the imperial dynasties in China were established from successful battles. However, the great peasant rebellion and the collapse of the central republic marked the periods of dynasty decline. A prominent place in Chinese political thought was always occupied with the questions of military institutions and strategy. In addition, repeated…

Four major kiln sites have been found in China producing Tang Sancai during the Tang dynasty, which are Gongxian Kiln in Henan Province, the Xing Kiln in Hebei Province, the Huangbu Kiln and the Liquanfang Kiln in Shaanxi Province (Ma et al. 2014). Material for Tang Sancai wares during the Tang dynasty came from the natural mineral which is locally produced. The colour it appeared on the glaze came from the natural impurities (Wood 2001). Therefore…

(the Opium Wars) of the 1800’s. The magnetic compass was invented in Ancient China around 1100 A.D for navigation. Arab merchants brought the idea back to the Middle-East and Europe. Porcelain was created during the Sui Dynasty (581 to 618 A.D) and was enhanced during the Tang Dynasty (618 to 906 A.D). A well-known porcelain maker was Tao-Yue (608 to 678 A.D), who used a special white clay from the Yangtze River. Porcelain made in China was highly prized in Europe. China was the only major…

Portrait of a Chief (Lefem), an African wood sculpture from 19th to early 20th century, is a portrayal of one of the ruler of Bangwa chiefdoms . In contrast, The Marble Statue of a Youthful Hercules, a Roman marble sculpture from A.D. 69 to 98, Flavian dynasty, depicts the Greek Mythology hero: Hercules . While the idealized man form is the subject of two sculptures, both sculptures contain concepts of the power and strength. However, the Roman sculpture reflects…