Art & Aesthetics
426 articlesPorcelain
Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating raw materials, generally including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between 1,200 and 1,400 °C.
The Foolish Old Man Who Moved Mountains
A famous Chinese fable about perseverance and determination against seemingly impossible odds.
Logicians School
The Logicians School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China focused on logic, language, and epistemology.
Xiangqi
Xiangqi, also known as Chinese chess, is a strategic board game with a history spanning over two millennia.
Tiangong Kaiwu
A comprehensive Chinese encyclopedia of agriculture and industrial technologies from the 17th century.
Jiangnan Water Towns
The Jiangnan water towns represent a distinctive cultural landscape of southern China, characterized by intricate waterways, ancient architecture, and rich literary traditions.
Zizhi Tongjian
A comprehensive Chinese historical text covering 1,362 years of Chinese history, compiled by Sima Guang and his team during the Northern Song Dynasty.
Li Shimin
Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty and one of the most influential rulers in Chinese history.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system with a history spanning thousands of years, based on ancient philosophical concepts and clinical experience.
Suzhou Garden
Classical Chinese landscape gardens in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their exceptional cultural and aesthetic value.
Tea Eggs
Traditional Chinese snack of eggs simmered in tea-infused brine with aromatic spices.
Beijing Roast Duck
A renowned Chinese dish with centuries of history, known for its crispy skin and tender meat.
Chang'e Flying to the Moon
A Chinese myth about a goddess who ascends to the moon after consuming an elixir of immortality.
The Butterfly Lovers: Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai
The Butterfly Lovers is a famous Chinese folktale about tragic lovers from the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
Tea
Tea is a globally popular beverage with a rich history dating back thousands of years in China.
Xu Xiake
Xu Xiake was a renowned Chinese geographer, travel writer, and explorer of the Ming Dynasty.
Spring Festival Customs
Traditional customs and practices surrounding the Chinese New Year celebration.
Chan Buddhism
Chan Buddhism is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and direct insight into the nature of mind.
Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher who lived during the Warring States period and is considered one of the foundational thinkers of Taoist philosophy.
Blue and White Porcelain
Blue and white porcelain is a renowned Chinese ceramic tradition characterized by white pottery decorated with blue pigment under a transparent glaze.