The Human Body in Chinese Art Chinese figures and western figures are very different from each other. I will be comparing the Chinese Standing Figure (fig 7-3) and the Greek Snake Goddess (fig 4-14)‚ and what the purpose of the figures are for‚ what it reflects‚ and how the body is represented. The Standing Figure was excavated from Sanxingdui‚ China in 1986. Art historians believe that this statue was made for decoration and to show off wealth‚ as it was buried along with other valuables such
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Peranakan chinese just really good at their jobs such as being businessmen or merchants; or was Peranakan success owed to the opium farms that made customers addicted and enslaved to buy? The peranakans originally came from china to Southeast Asia because they were looking at good business opportunities or jobs in general. China at this time was very poor and large so they saw a good chance at wealth that would be brought back to china if they had a good trading system involving chinese merchants
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Art Appreciation Name: Chadwick West Instructor: xxxxxxxxxxxx Course: Art Appreciation‚ ART 137 School: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx December 19‚ 2012 Comparing Medieval Art to Renaissance Art Medieval art period Medieval art covers a large scope of time. The period covered over 1000 years of art in Europe‚ Middle East and North Africa. The period was characterized by major art movements based on national art and regional art. There was also
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Chinese Fan Dance (Group Nica) Members: Jhana Tinga Rem Gesultura Camille Guardino Joyce Bereber Jaymee Salangsang Stephanie Abaya Collin Ramos The art and tradition of the Chinese fan dance have captivated audiences for two thousand years. Just one of many forms of traditional folk dances‚ fan dances has been preserved to share the stories and beauty of Chinese culture. Chinese Fan Dance the Chinese fan dance is performed in celebration of Chinese culture. It represents beauty
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Post Martial Law up to the Present Time The 21-year dictatorial rule of Marcos with wife Imelda ended in 1986 following a popular uprising that forced them to exile to Hawaii. Corazon "Cory" Aquino‚ the wife of exiled and murdered opposition leader Benigno Aquino who was perceived to have won a just concluded snap election was installed as president. Aquino restored civil liberties‚ initiated the formation of a new constitution and the restoration of Congress. On September 16‚ 1991‚ despite
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submission: Traditional Chinese law and its contribution to understanding the contemporary Chinese lawIntroduction | | In order to develop a proper understanding on to what level the ancient or traditional law is significant to understanding and comprehending contemporary Chinese law‚ it is imperative to acknowledge the cultural‚ political‚ social and historical facets of the Chinese legal tradition. Chinese present legal system reveals a number of influences including the Chinese culture and deeply
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The Chinese Communist Party (The CCP) History The Communist Chinese Party (CCP) was founded in 1921 by Mao Zedong‚ who adapted the principles of Karl Marx and the experience in Russia to conditions particular to China. Mao had come of age during the “first revolution” in China in 1912‚ an era in which the Nationalist (KMT) party unseated the 3‚000 year rule of the Qing Dynasty and formed the Republic of China under the leadership of Sun Yat-sen. Mao quickly became disillusioned with the
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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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SUMMARY OF CHINESE EDUCATION: EARLY PHILOSOPHIES AND PROGRESSION THROUGH THE AGES Eric Smith INTRODUCTION China has a rich history in education and philosophical presence. For thousands of years Chinese culture had profound effect on the education of its people. Various ruling dynasties brought many different concepts and visions to the realm of education. Many of those concepts and visions still have a profound effect on current Chinese education practices. Exploration through the Chinese educational
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and like it. it is humorous and highly satirical by nature. Though similar performance had been popular for centuries‚ it was only in the reign of Emperor Xianfeng of the Qing Dynasty (1851 -1861 ) that XiangSheng became established as an independent art form. The first XiangShap artists were Zhang Sanlu and Zhu Shaowen‚ the latter’s stage name being Qiong Bupa. He used to perform in the entertainment quarter of Beijing known as Tianqiao. He always began with a ragged verse which started and ended with
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