芸術と美学
425 articlesNüwa Mends the Heavens
Ancient Chinese myth about the goddess Nüwa who repaired the damaged sky after a great catastrophe.
Diabolos in China
Traditional Chinese skill toy and performance art involving spinning bamboo tops on strings.
Liu Bang
Liu Bang, posthumously known as Emperor Gaozu of Han, founded the Han Dynasty after overthrowing the Qin Dynasty.
Baduanjin
Baduanjin is a traditional Chinese qigong practice consisting of eight gentle exercises that promote health and wellness.
Qin Shi Huang
The first emperor of unified China who ended the Warring States period and established the Qin Dynasty.
Cheongsam
The cheongsam is a body-hugging Chinese dress for women that originated in the 1920s and has become an iconic representation of Chinese fashion.
Hou Yi Shoots the Suns
Ancient Chinese myth about the hero Hou Yi who shoots down nine of ten suns to save humanity from drought.
Classic of Mountains and Seas
An ancient Chinese text that blends geography, mythology, and folklore.
Mencius
Mencius was a Chinese philosopher who is often credited as the most famous Confucian after Confucius himself.
Guan Yu
Guan Yu was a renowned military general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han dynasty and Three Kingdoms period of China.
Xiang Embroidery
Xiang Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery style from Hunan Province, renowned for its vivid imagery and distinctive techniques.
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.
Chinese painting
Chinese painting (guohua) is an art form utilizing brush and ink to emphasize expressive line, tonal variation, and philosophical harmony with nature.
Wang Wen Wen Qie (The Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine)
The four fundamental diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: observation, listening/smelling, inquiring, and pulse palpation.
Chinese Counting Rods (Suan Chou)
An ancient Chinese calculation method using counting rods for mathematical operations and computations.
Tai Chi Chuan
A traditional Chinese martial art practiced for both defense and health benefits, combining martial arts techniques with Qigong.
Li Bai
Li Bai was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, celebrated for his romantic style and free-spirited nature.
I Ching (Book of Changes)
The I Ching is an ancient Chinese divination text and one of the oldest of the Chinese classics.
Mount Tai
Mount Tai is a renowned mountain in Shandong Province, China, celebrated for its natural beauty, cultural significance, and geological importance.
Yue Opera
Yue Opera is a major traditional Chinese theatrical art form originating from Shengzhou, Zhejiang Province.