Art & Aesthetics
1194 articlesAnji Bridge (Zhaozhou Bridge)
Anji Bridge, also known as Zhaozhou Bridge, is a historic stone arch bridge from the Sui Dynasty in Hebei Province, China.
Zhang Zeduan
Northern Song dynasty painter renowned for his masterpiece 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival'.
Wu Daozi
Wu Daozi was a renowned painter of the Tang Dynasty, celebrated as the 'Sage of Painting' for his innovative techniques and influential religious artworks.
Huimo Ink
Traditional Chinese inkstick from Huizhou, Anhui Province, one of the Four Treasures of the Study, prized for its deep black color, fine texture, and centuries-long resistance to fading.
Tang Yin
Tang Yin (1470-1523), also known as Tang Bohu, was a renowned Ming dynasty painter, calligrapher, and poet.
Wen Zhengming
Chinese painter, calligrapher, and scholar of the Ming Dynasty, renowned as one of the 'Four Masters of the Ming Dynasty'.
Cai Xiang
Cai Xiang (1012-1067) was a prominent scholar, official, calligrapher, and tea master of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Mi Fu
Mi Fu (1051-1107) was a prominent Chinese calligrapher, painter, and art critic of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Huang Tingjian
Huang Tingjian (1045-1105) was a renowned Song dynasty poet, calligrapher, and scholar who founded the Jiangxi School of poetry.
Ouyang Xun
Ouyang Xun (557-641) was a renowned calligrapher and scholar of the late Sui and early Tang dynasties, celebrated as one of the Four Great Masters of Regular Script in Chinese history.
Liu Gongquan
Liu Gongquan was a renowned Tang dynasty calligrapher and official, famous for creating the distinctive Liu style of calligraphy.
Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal
The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is the longest artificial river in the world, with a history spanning over 2,500 years.
Wang Xianzhi
Wang Xianzhi (344-386 CE) was a renowned calligrapher of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, known for his innovative 'broken script' style and contributions to Chinese书法.
Wang Xizhi
Wang Xizhi was a renowned calligrapher from the Eastern Jin Dynasty, widely regarded as the Sage of Calligraphy.
Jiahu Bone Flute
The Jiahu Bone Flute is a 7,000-9,000 year old musical instrument discovered in China, representing the world's oldest known playable wind instrument.
Longquan Sword
The Longquan Sword is a renowned Chinese sword with over 2,600 years of history, famous for its exceptional craftsmanship and cultural significance.
Ding Kiln White Porcelain
Ding Kiln white porcelain represents one of the most significant achievements in Chinese ceramic history, renowned for its elegant forms and sophisticated decorative techniques.
Han Yu
Han Yu was a prominent Chinese writer, poet, and philosopher of the Tang Dynasty, known as a leader of the Classical Prose Movement.
Tang Sancai Camels
Tang Sancai camels are iconic glazed ceramic sculptures from the Tang Dynasty, representing the cultural and economic exchanges along the Silk Road.
Shanghoumuwu Cauldron
The Shanghoumuwu Cauldron is a large Chinese ritual bronze vessel from the Shang Dynasty, renowned for its size and craftsmanship.