Art can be used to study the progression of civilization. Art is usually used to express one's beliefs religiously, politically, and sometimes as a source of communication, which is accomplished through imagery. Symbols in works of art can be related to nature and myths. From the beginning of Chin...

From the earliest awakenings of Chinese civilization, the Chinese have sought out what they believe to be spiritual perfection. This numinous sense of flawlessness existed within the people themselves, in nature, and between the two as well. Art has always been a common means for the Chinese to achi...

Religion and philosophy embraced in 550 BC and continued to play an important role in China. Confucianism is the accepted philosophy of China 2000 years later. Daoism, Naturalism, and Buddhism are part of Chinese beliefs and customs. These philosophies are at the very core of Chinese life and soc...

China's Culture Throughout China's encased history it has developed much differently than western parts of the world. Chinese culture varies greatly compared to ours. These great differences between eastern culture and western culture make China a very interesting place. Some of the vast d...

History of Chinese Calligraphy Chinese calligraphy, over the long ages of evolution, has developed various styles and schools, constituting an important part of the heritage of national culture. To obtain a better understanding of Chinese calligraphy, it is imperative to understand the history of...

The Tang Dynasty is one of the most well-known Chinese dynasties. It was one of the most prosperous dynasties and is frequently referred to as the "golden age". The Tang Dynasty, founded by Li Yun and his son Li Shih-min along with the help of Turkish allies, ruled from 618 to 907. The strength o...

Buddhism in China before the Tang Dynasty Officially, Buddhism first arrived in China before 100 CE, probably through Southeast Asia and Tibet. Traditionally, "The Emperor Mingdi, who reigned between CE 57 and 75, is said to have dreamt of a golden deity who was later identified as ...

Confucianism Confucianism is a system of thought based on the teachings of a Chinese man named Kung Fuzi. Which is latinaized as Confucius, he lived from 551 to 479 b.c.e. Confucius claimed that he was not original and neither were his teachings, but believed himself to be a "c...

Confucianism Oct 21, 1999 Confucianism is a system of thought based on the teachings of a Chinese man named Kung Fuzi. Which is latinaized as Confucius, he lived from 551 to 479 b.c.e. Confucius claimed that he was not original and neither were his teachings, but believed himself to be a &qu...

The fall of the Sui in the early 17th century led to a new power, one that revolutionized the social and empirical structure. At its height, the Tang Empire stretched from what is now Manchuria in the northeast into what is now Vietnam in the southwest. Building on the reunification of northern ...

The "Great" Encounters of China and the West from 1500 - 1800 For three centuries, between 1500 and 1800, Europe and China experienced extensive contact, which had enormous influence on both cultures. The greatness of Chinese and European cultures was demonstrated by their ability to ...