Overview
In this period in China we see how art was used to reflect the shifting power of the rulers, shifting social structure, values and global connections.
As you review this chapter, pay attention to the side notes in the margins defining artistic and social terminology.
Major art forms discussed:
- Painting and Calligraphy – traditional literati values and the ruling court
- Architecture and City Planning – note how architectural pace promoted political power
- The Decorative arts – Blue and White Ceramic porcelain and the international appeal – Consider how international trade influence Chinese art and culture during this time
- Consider how the literati paining and blue and white reflected the social and cultural interests of the time
Assignment:
View the following videos for more information on China art and culture.
List 5 things you learned from each of these videos. Title each video Please no plagiarism, no ai , no chat bots original work please
Decoding Chinese calligraphy (video) | China | Khan AcademyLinks to an external site. 2 minutes
Empresses of China's Forbidden CityLinks to an external site. 1.45 Minutes
