Art & Aesthetics
410 articlesCheng 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.
Thangka
Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk appliqué depicting religious subjects.
Temüjin
Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.
Qigong
Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice involving coordinated breathing, movement, and meditation for health and wellness.
Yunjian (Cloud Shoulder)
Yunjian is a traditional Chinese decorative garment accessory worn over the shoulders, with a history spanning over 1,500 years.
Chinese Pickled Vegetables (Jiangcai)
Traditional Chinese preserved vegetables made through salting and fermentation, with a history dating back thousands of years.
Diabolos in China
Traditional Chinese skill toy and performance art involving spinning bamboo tops on strings.
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.
Mapo Tofu
Mapo Tofu is a famous Sichuan dish characterized by its spicy, numbing flavor and tender tofu cubes.
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.
Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao is a renowned Chinese oolong tea from Wuyi Mountain, famous for its unique 'rock rhyme' flavor and imperial history.
West Lake
West Lake is a freshwater lake in Hangzhou, China, renowned for its cultural significance and natural beauty.
Mount Tai
Mount Tai is a renowned mountain in Shandong Province, China, celebrated for its natural beauty, cultural significance, and geological importance.
Han Fu
Han Fu is a major literary form of the Han Dynasty, characterized by ornate language and elaborate descriptive passages.
Rubbing (Traditional Chinese Art Form)
Rubbing is a traditional Chinese technique of reproducing text and images from stone, bronze, and other surfaces onto paper using ink.
Lacquerware
Lacquerware is a traditional craft involving the application of lacquer to create durable, decorative objects with a rich history spanning thousands of years.
Chinese Counting Rods (Suan Chou)
An ancient Chinese calculation method using counting rods for mathematical operations and computations.
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.
Guanzi
An ancient Chinese philosophical text attributed to Guan Zhong, showcasing a blend of Daoist, Legalist, and other pre-Qin philosophical schools.