History

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Zhu Xi

Zhu Xi (1130-1200) was a prominent Neo-Confucian philosopher, educator, and official of the Song dynasty.

Xiang Embroidery

Xiang Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery style from Hunan Province, renowned for its vivid imagery and distinctive techniques.

Shu Embroidery

Shu Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery style from Sichuan Province, renowned for its vibrant colors and three-dimensional effects.

Dehua White Porcelain

Dehua white porcelain is a renowned type of Chinese ceramic ware produced in Dehua County, Fujian Province, known for its exceptional quality and artistic value.

Dough Sculpture

Chinese traditional folk art of creating sculptures from colored flour dough.

Zhou Dynasty

The Zhou Dynasty was the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history, ruling from approximately 1046 BCE to 256 BCE.

Iron Painting

A traditional Chinese art form of creating paintings from iron sheets and wires through forging and welding techniques.

Peking Opera

Peking Opera is a major form of traditional Chinese theater that combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.

Cheng Hao

Cheng Hao was a prominent Neo-Confucian philosopher and educator during the Northern Song Dynasty, known as one of the founders of Song Confucianism.

Four Great Inventions of Ancient China

The Four Great Inventions—papermaking, printing, compass, and gunpowder—profoundly influenced global civilization.

Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics

Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics are a type of Chinese pottery from the Tang Dynasty known for its distinctive lead glaze in multiple colors.

Confucius

Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher and teacher whose ideas have shaped East Asian civilization for centuries.

Legalism

Legalism was an influential school of Chinese philosophy during the pre-Qin period that emphasized law, state power, and administrative methods.

Seal Cutting

The traditional Chinese art of seal carving, a cultural heritage combining calligraphy and engraving.

Shadow Puppetry

Shadow puppetry is an ancient Chinese art form using translucent leather figures to create animated stories on a screen.

Go (Weiqi)

Go is an ancient board game that originated in China over 4,000 years ago and has become a popular strategic game worldwide.

Door Gods

Chinese deities believed to protect homes and ward off evil spirits, traditionally placed on doors during Chinese New Year.

Terracotta Warriors

The Terracotta Warriors are a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.

Tofu

Tofu is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness.

Hubi (Huzhou Brush)

Hubi, also known as Huzhou brush, is a renowned traditional Chinese writing brush from Huzhou, Zhejiang province, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship.