Art et esthétique

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The Eclectic School (Zajia)

The Eclectic School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China that synthesized teachings from various schools of thought.

Li Bai

Li Bai was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, celebrated for his romantic style and free-spirited nature.

Zhengheng Jia: Political Strategists of Ancient China

The Zhèng Héng Jiā were ancient Chinese political strategists and diplomats who influenced Warring States period politics through their persuasive techniques and alliance-building.

Cloisonné

Traditional Chinese enamelware art form known for its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship.

Han Yu

Han Yu was a prominent Chinese writer, poet, and philosopher of the Tang Dynasty, known as a leader of the Classical Prose Movement.

Guzheng

The guzheng is a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument with a history spanning over 2,500 years.

Yin and Yang

The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu is a famous Sichuan dish characterized by its spicy, numbing flavor and tender tofu cubes.

Confucius

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

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 Nong Jia (Farmers' School)

The Nong Jia is one of the philosophical schools of ancient China, founded by Shennong, emphasizing agricultural wisdom and martial arts.

Xunzi

Xunzi was an influential Chinese Confucian philosopher who developed a systematic philosophy emphasizing ritual, education, and human potential.

Han Fei

Han Fei was a Chinese philosopher who developed the syncretic Legalist philosophy during the Warring States period.

Wu Qin Xi

A traditional Chinese fitness practice based on movements of five animals, developed by Hua Tuo during the Han Dynasty.

Tibetan Language

Tibetan is a language spoken by approximately 8 million people, belonging to the Tibeto-Burman branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family.

Thangka

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

Taoism

Taoism is an indigenous Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centered on the concept of 'Dao' (the Way) and the pursuit of immortality.

Du Fu

Du Fu was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, often called the 'Poet-Historian' for his realistic depictions of social conditions.

Inside Painting

A traditional Chinese art form of painting on the inner surface of glass or crystal vessels.

Yellow River

The Yellow River is the second-longest river in China and the cradle of Chinese civilization.