Art & Aesthetics
303 articlesStandard Chinese (Putonghua)
Standard Chinese, known as Putonghua, is the official language of China based on Beijing dialect with Northern dialects as its foundation.
Wang Yangming
Wang Yangming was a Ming dynasty scholar-official, military general, and influential philosopher who founded the School of the Mind (Xin Xue).
Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher who lived during the Warring States period and is considered one of the foundational thinkers of Taoist philosophy.
Gu Yanwu
Prominent scholar and philosopher of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his emphasis on practical learning and Confucian classics.
Silk
Silk is a natural protein fiber produced by silkworms, historically significant in Chinese culture and global trade.
Imperial Examination System
The imperial examination system was a civil service examination system in imperial China to select government officials through merit-based examinations.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient fortification system built across northern China over centuries.
Yangtze River
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world, flowing across China from the Tibetan Plateau to the East China Sea.
Seal Cutting
The traditional Chinese art of seal carving, a cultural heritage combining calligraphy and engraving.
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.