Kunst und Ästhetik
466 articlesShang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty was the second dynasty of China, ruling from approximately 1600 to 1046 BCE, known for its bronze work, oracle bone inscriptions, and contributions to Chinese civilization.
Lantern
A traditional lighting fixture and decorative object with cultural significance in East Asia.
Mount Huashan
Mount Huashan is one of the Five Great Mountains of China, renowned for its steep terrain and rich cultural history.
Hubei Cuisine
Hubei cuisine, also known as Chu cuisine, is a traditional Chinese culinary tradition with a history spanning over 2,800 years.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient fortification system built across northern China over centuries.
Mogao Caves
The Mogao Caves are a system of 492 temples containing 45,000 square meters of frescoes and 2,400 statues, located in a desert landscape east of Dunhuang.
Tiger Head Shoes
Traditional Chinese handmade footwear for infants featuring embroidered tiger designs.
San Zi Jing (Three Character Classic)
A traditional Chinese classic text used for early education, composed in three-character verses.
The Doctrine of the Mean
A classic Confucian text exploring the concept of equilibrium and moderation in human conduct and governance.
Dagu (Great Drum)
Dagu, also known as Dundubhi, is a type of percussion instrument with both Chinese and Western variants, playing significant roles in religious, military, and musical contexts.
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.
Tea Ceremony
Tea Ceremony is a cultural practice focused on the appreciation of tea aesthetics and its philosophical significance.
Chinese Robe (Chang Pao)
Traditional Chinese long outer garment worn by men, with a rich history spanning over two millennia.
The Treatment (Film)
A 2001 Chinese drama film directed by Zheng Xiaolong, exploring cultural conflicts between Eastern and Western traditions through the practice of gua sha.
Blind Massage
A 2014 Chinese drama film directed by Lou Ye about blind massage therapists and their complex relationships.
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy is a traditional art form using brush and ink to create aesthetically pleasing writing.
Cursive Script (Caoshu)
Cursive script is a style of Chinese calligraphy characterized by simplified structures and continuous strokes, originating in the Han Dynasty.
Regular Script (Kaishu)
Regular script is one of the major standard Chinese writing styles with a rich history dating back to the Han Dynasty.
Three Kingdoms
A historical Chinese television series based on the classic novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms
A period of political fragmentation in China from 907 to 979 following the fall of the Tang Dynasty.