Chinese Painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world‚ it is also known in Chinese as Guohua. Traditional painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy which is done with a brush dipped in black or colored ink. Compared with the western style of painting‚ oils are not used in Chinese Painting. Chinese paintings were usually painted on paper or silk; Traditional painting can also be done on album sheets‚ walls‚ folding screens‚ and other media. Chinese
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”). The Yuan dynasty brought us paper money‚ blue and white porcelain and several other contributions ("Inventions‚" “n.d.”). The discovery of making gunpowder came from the Tang dynasty (200AD) ("Inventions‚" “n.d.”); the list goes on. The most significant contributions came from the Han dynasty (approx. 202 BC-220 AD) introducing moveable rudder and sails‚ cast iron technology‚ wheel barrow‚ and the hot air balloon ("Chinese culture‚" 2007-2011). More importantly‚ the Han dynasty brought to the
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Every businessperson is a product of that person’s culture. When businesspersons of different cultures negotiate commercial deals there is bound to be cultural clash. Do you agree with this view in the context of negotiating with the Chinese? Why or why not? How could such a clash be avoided in business deals with China? When preparing for a business trip to China‚ most Westerners like to refer to advices that can help them through the first series of business transactions. However‚ this won’t
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Ancient Chinese Contributions In observing the development of Chinese ancient culture‚ it becomes apparent civilization can exist without timely opportunities‚ the right conditions‚ and a beneficial geographical situation. It is well known that China has an ancient and glorious history‚ from the feudal periods ending in 222 BC through the three Imperial and Intermediate Eras‚ up to the Modern era – over 4000 years of dynastic reigns (Institute of the History of Natural Sciences Chinese Academy
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The spread of Chinese Civilization to Korea and Vietnam due the fact that China’s borders naturally surpass their great neighbor. According to History of World Societies‚ The Han Dynasty asserted sovereignty over vast regions from Korea in the east to Central Asia in the west of Vietnam in South. Once garrisons were established‚ traders were quick to follow‚ leading to considerable spread of Chinese material culture in East Asia. Chinese goods‚ especially silk‚ were in demand far beyond East Asia
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Chinese poetry From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia HYPERLINK http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FileQuatrain_on_Heavenly_Mountain.jpg Quatrain on Heavenly Mountain by HYPERLINK http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Gaozong_of_Song_China o Emperor Gaozong of Song China Emperor Gaozong Chinese poetryis HYPERLINK http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poetry o Poetry poetrywritten‚ spoken‚ or chanted in the HYPERLINK http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_language o Chinese language Chinese language. The various versions
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till they became the great country we have today. The first non-mythical dynasty to rule China was the Xia Dynasty in the 21st century B.C. (2200-1700 B.C.)‚ founded by Emperor Yu. This dynasty marked a change from a primitive society to a slave society. The Xia Dynasty was succeeded by the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.). The Shang Dynasty is the first civilization in China for which there is a written record. The Shang Dynasty is characterized by its writing system‚ agriculture and bronze technology
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remembered and shared as if their reflections of works were cast for the modern devoted learner. <br> <br>Walking into the Hall of the Buddhas‚ there was a sense of peace and guidance lingering inside me. The seated Bodhisattva‚ of the Northern Wei dynasty (386-534)‚ CA.480‚ from the Yungang‚ Cave xv‚ Shani Province‚ made of sandstone‚ guarded the entrance. At first‚ I thought it was a time to be disciplined‚ but the transcending smile from the statue was a delicate fixed gesture that offered a feeling
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The Taoist Tradition; Monday‚ Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Professor Lee 12/14/2012 Daodejing of Laozi‚ Chapter 38 (First chapter‚ due to a Chinese man’s inability to arrange bamboo sticks) Much of this text is contradictions‚ e.g. the virtuous thing to do is not to strive for virtue Confucians are the intended audience (scholars who read certain preconfucian classics); very few people are even literate Written by somewhat-countercultural beatnik equivalents A dao which can be daoed is not a real
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varies within ten li‚ customs vary within a hundred li.""" Society[edit] Gold detailing on a throne used by theQianlong Emperor. The Chinese dragon was a symbol reserved for the Emperor of Chinaor high level imperial families during the Qing Dynasty Structure[edit] Main article: Social structure of China Since the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors period‚ some form of Chinese monarch has been the main ruler above all. Different periods of history have different names for
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