Art & Aesthetics
395 articlesFour Great Inventions of Ancient China
The Four Great Inventions—papermaking, printing, compass, and gunpowder—profoundly influenced global civilization.
Spring Festival Customs
Traditional customs and practices surrounding the Chinese New Year celebration.
Qin Shi Huang
The first emperor of unified China who ended the Warring States period and established the Qin Dynasty.
The Bund
The Bund is a famous waterfront area in central Shanghai, known for its historic colonial architecture and financial significance.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy representing the origin of the universe and the interplay of yin and yang.
Skipping Rope
Skipping rope is a popular physical activity with ancient origins that has evolved into a competitive sport with numerous variations and health benefits.
Wing Chun
A traditional Chinese martial art with origins in southern China, emphasizing close-range combat and practical self-defense techniques.
Yama-raja
Yama-raja, known as King Yama in English, is the ruler of the underworld in Buddhist and Taoist traditions.
Dongting Lake
Dongting Lake is a large freshwater lake in Hunan Province, China, historically known as the 'Eight Hundred Li Dongting' for its vast size.
Beijing Roast Duck
A renowned Chinese dish with centuries of history, known for its crispy skin and tender meat.
Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty was the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history, ruling from approximately 1046 BCE to 256 BCE.
Chinese Knotting
Chinese knotting is a traditional decorative handicraft art that uses a single thread to create various patterns with symbolic meanings.
Qinghai Lake
Qinghai Lake is the largest lake in China and the largest saline lake in Asia, located on the northeastern Tibetan Plateau.
Temple of Heaven
A complex of religious buildings in Beijing, China, used for imperial sacrifices to Heaven.
Wang Yangming
Wang Yangming was a Ming dynasty scholar-official, military general, and influential philosopher who founded the School of the Mind (Xin Xue).
Hongze Lake
Hongze Lake is a large freshwater lake in Jiangsu Province, China, formed by natural and human factors and serving as an important water resource and transportation hub.
Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 221 to 207 BCE, known for its unification of China and short but impactful rule.
Kitchen God
The Kitchen God is a deity in Chinese folk religion who oversees household affairs and reports to the Jade Emperor.
Chinese New Year's Eve
Chinese New Year's Eve, known as Chuxi, is a traditional Chinese festival marking the end of the lunar year.
Mantis Fist
A traditional Chinese martial art style that imitates the aggressive fighting characteristics of the praying mantis.