Copy of Chinese Art

Terracotta Warriors

About 8,000 life-sized sculptures buried with the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi, in 210 BCE.

Daoism

An ancient Chinese philosophy emphasizing a path of Dao, or 'The Way', which focuses on harmony with nature.

Funeral Banner of Lady Dai

A painted silk banner from the Han dynasty that illustrates the journey of Lady Dai's soul to the afterlife.

Yin and Yang

Daoist symbols representing the concept of dualism and balance in nature.

Qin Shi Huangdi

The first Emperor of China who unified the country and is famous for the Terracotta Warriors.

Mongolia

Historical region that was unified under Genghis Khan around 1206, impacting the Silk Road trade.

Silk Road

A network of trade routes connecting China to the West, facilitating cultural and economic exchanges.

Pax Mongolica

A period of peace and stability under Mongol rule, which allowed trade to flourish across Asia.

Buddhism

A spiritual tradition focusing on personal spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life.

Forbidden City

The imperial palace from the Ming to the Qing dynasty, now a museum complex in Beijing.

Socialist Realism

An artistic style that emphasizes the portrayal of positive heroes and socialist ideals, prevalent during the Chinese Cultural Revolution.

Blue and White Porcelain

A type of pottery characterized by its white body and blue decoration, significant in Chinese art history.

Mao Zedong

The leader of the Chinese Communist Party and the founding father of the People's Republic of China.

Longmen Caves

A collection of caves in Luoyang, China, known for their Buddhist statues carved into the limestone.

Shan Shui Hua

A genre of Chinese painting that depicts landscapes, literally meaning 'mountain-water painting'.

Elongated Dragons

Symbolic figures in Chinese art representing the emperor's power, often depicted in ceramic and textile work.