Kunst und Ästhetik

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Tan Ci

A traditional Chinese storytelling and singing art form popular in southern China.

Spring and Autumn Annals

An ancient Chinese chronicle compiled during the Spring and Autumn period, traditionally attributed to Confucius.

The Han Dynasty

The Han Dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE) was an imperial dynasty of China that succeeded the Qin Dynasty and preceded the Three Kingdoms period.

Song Dynasty

The Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) was a period of Chinese history marked by economic prosperity, cultural flourishing, and significant technological advancements.

Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Ancient Chinese irrigation system built in 3rd century BCE that continues to function today.

Hanfu

Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese people with a history spanning over 3,000 years.

Giant Panda

The giant panda is a bear species native to China, known for its distinctive black and white coat and bamboo diet.

Mount Heng

Mount Heng, also known as the Southern Great Mountain, is one of China's Five Great Mountains located in Hunan Province.

Hubi (Huzhou Writing Brush)

Hubi, also known as Huzhou writing brush, is one of the Four Treasures of the Study, renowned for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

Face/Off

A 1997 action thriller directed by John Woo about an FBI agent and a terrorist who undergo surgical face swapping.

Chinese Jade Carving

Traditional Chinese art form with distinctive regional styles and cultural significance.

Feibai Style (Flying-White Calligraphy)

A distinctive calligraphic technique characterized by brushstrokes with white streaks, creating artistic effects of vigor and rhythm.

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.

The Scholars

A classic Chinese satirical novel by Wu Jingzi that critiques the imperial examination system and scholar-official culture.

Poyang Lake

China's largest freshwater lake and a vital ecological hub in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River.

Kung Fu

Kung Fu, also known as Chinese martial arts, encompasses a diverse range of combat practices and philosophical traditions with a history spanning thousands of years.

Jianzi

A traditional Chinese kicking game with a shuttlecock-like object, dating back over 2,000 years.

Thangka

Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk appliqué depicting religious subjects.

Suzhou Embroidery

Suzhou Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery art with over 2,000 years of history, renowned for its delicate craftsmanship and artistic excellence.

Grand Canal of China

The Grand Canal is the longest ancient artificial waterway in the world, spanning multiple provinces in China.