Art & Aesthetics
424 articlesThe School of the Military (Bing Jia)
The School of the Military refers to ancient Chinese military strategists and their philosophical approach to warfare.
Yue Fei
Yue Fei was a renowned military general who lived during the Southern Song dynasty and is celebrated as a national hero in Chinese history.
Chan Buddhism
Chan Buddhism is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and direct insight into the nature of mind.
Legalism
Legalism was an influential school of Chinese philosophy during the pre-Qin period that emphasized law, state power, and administrative methods.
Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice, the 22nd of China's 24 solar terms, marks the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere.
Simplified Chinese Characters
The evolution and implementation of simplified Chinese characters across East Asia.
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.
The Great Learning
A classic Confucian text that forms part of the Four Books and has profoundly influenced Chinese education and philosophy.
Mount Tai
Mount Tai is a renowned mountain in Shandong Province, China, celebrated for its natural beauty, cultural significance, and geological importance.
Cloisonné
Traditional Chinese enamelware art form known for its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship.
Pangu Creates Heaven and Earth
A musical composition inspired by the Chinese creation myth of Pangu separating heaven and earth.
Stone Carving
Stone carving is the art of creating visual and tactile artistic images from sculptable stones, representing one of humanity's oldest art forms.
Three Kingdoms
A historical Chinese television series based on the classic novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Imperial Examination System
The imperial examination system was a civil service examination system in imperial China to select government officials through merit-based examinations.
Maga: Traditional Chinese Jacket
Maga is a traditional Chinese jacket that originated during the Qing Dynasty and evolved from official riding attire to formal and casual wear.
Mencius
Mencius was a Chinese philosopher who is often credited as the most famous Confucian after Confucius himself.
Chengyu (Chinese Idioms)
Chengyu are fixed expressions in Chinese that typically consist of four characters and carry profound cultural and historical meanings.
Mahjong
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that has evolved over centuries and gained international recognition as a mind sport.
Jianzi
A traditional Chinese kicking game with a shuttlecock-like object, dating back over 2,000 years.
Longquan Celadon
Longquan celadon is a renowned type of Chinese celadon pottery originating from Longquan, Zhejiang province, celebrated for its jade-like appearance and distinctive craftsmanship.