Art & Aesthetics
466 articlesBuddha Jumps Over the Wall
A famous Fujian provincial dish with a rich history and complex preparation method.
West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy
A traditional Hangzhou dish with a history dating back to the Song Dynasty, featuring tender fish in a sweet and sour vinegar sauce.
Dongpo Pork
A famous Chinese braised pork dish named after the Song dynasty poet Su Dongpo.
Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs
A traditional Chinese dish featuring pork ribs glazed with a sweet and sour sauce.
Qixi Festival
The Qixi Festival, also known as the Double Seventh Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday with origins dating back over 3,000 years.
Tai Chi Chuan
A traditional Chinese martial art practiced for both defense and health benefits, combining martial arts techniques with Qigong.
The Book of Poetry
The Book of Poetry is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, dating from the Western Zhou to the Spring and Autumn periods.
Zhu Xi
Zhu Xi (1130-1200) was a prominent Neo-Confucian philosopher, educator, and official of the Song dynasty.
Xiang Embroidery
Xiang Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery style from Hunan Province, renowned for its vivid imagery and distinctive techniques.
Shu Embroidery
Shu Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery style from Sichuan Province, renowned for its vibrant colors and three-dimensional effects.
Dehua White Porcelain
Dehua white porcelain is a renowned type of Chinese ceramic ware produced in Dehua County, Fujian Province, known for its exceptional quality and artistic value.
Dough Sculpture
Chinese traditional folk art of creating sculptures from colored flour dough.
Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty was the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history, ruling from approximately 1046 BCE to 256 BCE.
Iron Painting
A traditional Chinese art form of creating paintings from iron sheets and wires through forging and welding techniques.
Peking Opera
Peking Opera is a major form of traditional Chinese theater that combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.
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.
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.
Four Great Inventions of Ancient China
The Four Great Inventions—papermaking, printing, compass, and gunpowder—profoundly influenced global civilization.
Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics
Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics are a type of Chinese pottery from the Tang Dynasty known for its distinctive lead glaze in multiple colors.
Confucius
Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher and teacher whose ideas have shaped East Asian civilization for centuries.