Art & Aesthetics
424 articlesMount Huashan
Mount Huashan is one of the Five Great Mountains of China, renowned for its steep cliffs and rich cultural significance.
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644, following the Yuan Dynasty and preceding the Qing Dynasty.
Kitchen God
The Kitchen God is a deity in Chinese folk religion who oversees household affairs and reports to the Jade Emperor.
A New Account of the Tales of the World
A classical Chinese collection of anecdotes and character sketches of scholars and officials from the Han to the Eastern Jin periods.
Tiangong Kaiwu
A comprehensive Chinese encyclopedia of agriculture and industrial technologies from the 17th century.
Dragon Headraising Day
Traditional Chinese festival marking the beginning of spring agricultural activities and dragon worship.
The Heavenly Match (Tian Xian Pei)
A Chinese television adaptation of the classic Chinese folktale about the seventh fairy daughter who descends to Earth to marry a mortal man.
The Analects
A collection of sayings and teachings of Confucius and his disciples compiled by his followers.
The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl
A classic Chinese folktale about the love between a mortal cowherd and a celestial weaver girl, separated by the Milky Way.
The Foolish Old Man Who Moved Mountains
A famous Chinese fable about perseverance and determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
High Mountains and Flowing Water
A famous ancient Chinese guqin musical piece and the legendary story of friendship between musician Boya and his only true listener Zhong Ziqi.
Spring River Flower Moon Night
A famous Tang dynasty poem by Zhang Ruoxu exploring themes of nature, time, and human longing.
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.
Qin Shi Huang
The first emperor of unified China who ended the Warring States period and established the Qin Dynasty.
Han Fu
Han Fu is a major literary form of the Han Dynasty, characterized by ornate language and elaborate descriptive passages.
Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum
The mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen, the first president of the Republic of China, located in Nanjing.
Wudang Kung Fu
A traditional Chinese martial art with deep roots in Taoist philosophy and practices.
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms
A period of political fragmentation in China from 907 to 979 following the fall of the Tang Dynasty.
Blue and White Porcelain
Blue and white porcelain is a renowned Chinese ceramic tradition characterized by white pottery decorated with blue pigment under a transparent glaze.
Tug of War
Tug of war is an ancient sport with military origins that has evolved into a popular team activity worldwide.