Art & Aesthetics
395 articlesTug of War
Tug of war is an ancient sport with military origins that has evolved into a popular team activity worldwide.
Red-crowned Crane
The Red-crowned Crane is a large East Asian crane known for its distinctive red crown and cultural significance.
Chan Buddhism
Chan Buddhism is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and direct insight into the nature of mind.
Houfeng Didong仪 (Seismoscope of Zhang Heng)
An ancient Chinese earthquake-detecting device invented by Zhang Heng in 132 CE, predating similar Western instruments by over 1,700 years.
Imperial Examination System
The imperial examination system was a civil service examination system in imperial China to select government officials through merit-based examinations.
Confucius
Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher and teacher whose ideas have shaped East Asian civilization for centuries.
The Art of War
Ancient Chinese military treatise by Sun Tzu, one of the most influential strategy texts in world history.
The Doctrine of the Mean
A classic Confucian text exploring the concept of equilibrium and moderation in human conduct and governance.
Jin Ping Mei
A classic Chinese novel from the Ming Dynasty exploring themes of wealth, desire, and moral decay.
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.
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms
A period of political fragmentation in China from 907 to 979 following the fall of the Tang Dynasty.
Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio
A classic collection of supernatural tales written by Pu Songling during the Qing Dynasty.
Jingwei Fills the Sea
The ancient Chinese myth of Jingwei Fills the Sea tells of a girl who transforms into a bird and attempts to fill the ocean with stones and twigs.
Xiapi (Traditional Chinese Shawl)
The xiapi is a traditional Chinese ceremonial shawl worn by noblewomen throughout Chinese history.
The Investiture of the Gods
A classic Chinese mythological novel blending history, folklore, and religion.
Spring River Flower Moon Night
A famous Tang dynasty poem by Zhang Ruoxu exploring themes of nature, time, and human longing.
The Book of Poetry
The Book of Poetry is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, dating from the Western Zhou to the Spring and Autumn periods.
Book of Rites
The Book of Rites is a collection of texts describing the social forms, administration, and ceremonial rites of ancient China.
Song Ci
Song Ci is a form of Chinese classical poetry that flourished during the Song Dynasty, representing one of the highest achievements in Chinese literary history.
Jiuzhai Valley Scenic Area
Jiuzhai Valley, located in Sichuan Province, China, is renowned for its stunning multi-colored lakes, waterfalls, and snow-capped mountains.