Art & Aesthetics
1194 articlesQieyun
A 7th-century Chinese rime dictionary that standardized the phonological system of Middle Chinese.
Mount Fanjing
A sacred mountain in Guizhou province, China, renowned for its unique biodiversity, Buddhist significance, and stunning natural landscapes.
Cheongsam
The cheongsam is a body-hugging Chinese dress for women that originated in the 1920s and has become an iconic representation of Chinese fashion.
Site of Xanadu
The ruins of Yuan Shangdu, an imperial capital of the Yuan Dynasty, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Jianzhen
Chinese Buddhist monk who propagated Buddhism and Chinese culture in Japan during the Tang Dynasty.
The Nong Jia (Farmers' School)
The Nong Jia is one of the philosophical schools of ancient China, founded by Shennong, emphasizing agricultural wisdom and martial arts.
The Towns and Tombs of the Ancient Gaogouli Kingdom
The ancient capital cities, royal tombs, and noble burial sites of the Gaogouli Kingdom in northeastern China.
Laozi
Laozi, also known as Lao-Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.
Eastern Qing Tombs
The Eastern Qing Tombs are a UNESCO World Heritage site containing the mausoleums of emperors, empresses, and consorts of the Qing dynasty.
Chinese Enamelware
Chinese enamelware is a traditional decorative art form combining metalwork with colorful glass-like glazes, dating back over 600 years.
Battle of Changping
A decisive military engagement between the states of Qin and Zhao during the Warring States period that dramatically shifted the balance of power in ancient China.
The Scholars
A classic Chinese satirical novel by Wu Jingzi that critiques the imperial examination system and scholar-official culture.
Zhang Liang
Zhang Liang was a brilliant strategist and key advisor who helped Liu Bang establish the Han Dynasty.
Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake is a deep freshwater lake located on the border of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces in China, renowned for its pristine waters and unique Moso culture.
Zhang Fei
Zhang Fei was a prominent military general who served under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period of China.
Gu Kaizhi
Eastern Jin dynasty painter and theorist known for his figure paintings and artistic principles.
Bao Zheng
Bao Zheng (999-1062) was a prominent official of the Northern Song dynasty renowned for his incorruptibility and judicial integrity.
Xu Wei
Xu Wei (1521-1593) was a Ming dynasty Chinese painter, calligrapher, writer, and dramatist known for his innovative contributions to Chinese art and literature.
Shitao
Shitao (1642-1707) was a pioneering Chinese painter and poet of the early Qing dynasty, known for his innovative approach to traditional painting styles.
Hai Rui
Hai Rui (1514-1587) was a renowned Ming dynasty official celebrated for his integrity, incorruptibility, and dedication to justice.