Tang Dynasty

Tang Yin (1470-1523), also known as Tang Bohu or Tang Ziwei, was a famous artist of the middle Ming dynasty. Interestingly, his names are not only associated with the historical figure of a recognized painter and poet, but also with numerous fictions that feature him as the protagonist, ranging from Ming dynasty novels to modern television shows. Within the Tang Yin scholarship, studies are therefore sometimes divided into the ones on his biography and oeuvre and those on the fictional or…

This essay would discuss the way the material of an object can be used for dating or distinguish the origin. Tang Sancai pottery produced in different parts of China. Because of the material for the production from local sources, chemical analysis can apply to see the origin of the ware. This shows the applicable method that can be used to for distinguish the Islamic lead-glazed ware from Tang Sancai as well as the Sancai ware from different part of China. For dating the tools which is made of…

Neo-Confucianism dominant a primary rule in philosophical ideology during the period from China’s Song dynasty to Ming Dynasty. It is also a form of Confucianism since the development of Neo-Confucianism was the incorporation of Confucianism and use the ideology of Taoism and Buddhism for reference. As in the book Introduction to Confucianism said “This system is built upon the influence of Buddhism: ‘Without the introduction of Buddhism into China, there would have been no Neo-Confucianism”…

Centralization during Tang rule was achieved via administrative organization and authority over the populace – a perfect example is their success in widespread collection of taxes. Tang rulers were acutely aware that instability had been the downfall of nearly every former dynasty, and they consequently took measures to avoid a similar fate. This was the primary reason Tang would become the most secure and centralized dynasty China had theretofore experienced. However, tax revenue was not…

art history, specializing in figure art. It was the most common art form in the Tang dynasty, and Liben’s artwork was primarily focused upon Chinese rulers. Displayed in Gardner's chapter twenty-three is one of his most significant pieces: Emperor Xuan and Attendants. It is one of the many details part of the full Thirteen Emperors scroll, depicting thirteen emperors and Chinese rulers. It is attributed to the Tang Dynasty, circa 650, and is manufactured through ink and color on silk — silk…

During the Three Kingdoms Period (57 BCE - 668 CE), Korea was divided between the Koguryo, Paekche and Silla. The Koguryo kingdom (37 BCE) stretching from the northern Korean Peninsula to Manchuria, was the first kingdom to adopt Buddhism in China. In the southwestern part of the peninsula, the Paekche kingdom (18 BCE) ruled and were in constant rivalry with the other two kingdoms of the period. The Silla Kingdom, which was established first in 57 BCE, was most powerful of the three and played a…

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…

their empire. The Qin Dynasty was organized in a centralized beaucracy. The Qin used Legalism’s strict codes and punishments. Shihuangdi, the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, unified China with military campaigns. People who opposed the emperor were executed (Strayer 133, 134). Shihuangdi also built the Great Wall of China to keep the northern Nomads out of China. He also imposed a standard system for weights measures, and currency. The other Classical Chinese Dynasty was the Han. The…

In document 4, Han Yu, an official at the Tang imperial court, called Buddhist followers a collection of barbarian people. He called Buddhists this because they had different views and cultures. In this document, he calls the remains of Buddha “unlucky remains” and asks how it could be allowed…

gagaku originates from the literal Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese characters for the term “elegant music” (Britannica). The origins of gagaku trace back to mainland China where it was first developed as music for the imperial court of the Tang Dynasty. This music then spread east to Korea where it was adopted as the music of the imperial Korean court. During the 5th century, musicians from the the Korean imperial court travelled to Japan to perform at the funeral of a recently passed…