Chinese Culture
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Chinese Dragon Culture: What You Need to Know
During the Chinese Spring Festival, when you visit temple fairs, you can always see colorful dragon lanterns weaving through the crowds. On the Dragon Boat Festival, people hold dragon boat races—dozens...
Chinese Dragon Culture: What You Need to Know
During the Chinese Spring Festival, when you visit temple fairs, you can always see colorful dragon lanterns weaving through the crowds. On the Dragon Boat Festival, people hold dragon boat races—dozens...
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Dragons in Ancient Chinese Mythology: Symbolism...
The dragon is a core mythical creature in ancient Chinese mythology, often symbolizing auspiciousness. In the Book of Rites (Liji), specifically Chapter Nine, the dragon is listed alongside the phoenix,...
Dragons in Ancient Chinese Mythology: Symbolism...
The dragon is a core mythical creature in ancient Chinese mythology, often symbolizing auspiciousness. In the Book of Rites (Liji), specifically Chapter Nine, the dragon is listed alongside the phoenix,...
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Learn from Scratch: A Beginner's Guide to Chine...
When you think of Chinese painting, you might think of Qi Baishi's shrimp or Xu Beihong's horses. But Chinese painting isn't as "aloof" as it seems; it's more like a "brush...
Learn from Scratch: A Beginner's Guide to Chine...
When you think of Chinese painting, you might think of Qi Baishi's shrimp or Xu Beihong's horses. But Chinese painting isn't as "aloof" as it seems; it's more like a "brush...
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The Story of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove
The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove were seven men. They were Ji Kang, Ruan Ji, Shan Tao, Xiang Xiu, Liu Ling, Wang Rong and Ruan Xian. They lived during...
The Story of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove
The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove were seven men. They were Ji Kang, Ruan Ji, Shan Tao, Xiang Xiu, Liu Ling, Wang Rong and Ruan Xian. They lived during...
Home Decor
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Cat Breeds, Colors, and Beautiful Paintings for...
Cats are one of the most popular pets around the world, and their different breeds and colorful coats make them even more lovable. Whether you love fluffy British Shorthair cats,...
Cat Breeds, Colors, and Beautiful Paintings for...
Cats are one of the most popular pets around the world, and their different breeds and colorful coats make them even more lovable. Whether you love fluffy British Shorthair cats,...
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Cat Color Matching: Translate Fur Colors into P...
"If you can't afford a sofa that matches your orange cat, hang one on the wall." A single cat painting takes up just a small space. It can change the...
Cat Color Matching: Translate Fur Colors into P...
"If you can't afford a sofa that matches your orange cat, hang one on the wall." A single cat painting takes up just a small space. It can change the...
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What kind of themes do Chinese families choose ...
China is one of the world's oldest civilizations, with nearly 4,000 years of documented history. More than 3,000 years ago in the Shang Dynasty, China had already begun painting on pottery....
What kind of themes do Chinese families choose ...
China is one of the world's oldest civilizations, with nearly 4,000 years of documented history. More than 3,000 years ago in the Shang Dynasty, China had already begun painting on pottery....
Chinese Culture
China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka wins gold medal
On the evening of the 12th, the China Pavilion at the Osaka World Expo won the Gold Award in the Exhibition Category of Large Self-built Pavilions at the World Expo...
China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka wins gold medal
On the evening of the 12th, the China Pavilion at the Osaka World Expo won the Gold Award in the Exhibition Category of Large Self-built Pavilions at the World Expo...
Feng Shui Office: Efficiency and Workplace Envi...
Feng shui is an ancient practice originating in China . Its translation means " wind " (feng) and " water " (shui). These terms have profound meaning in Chinese culture, as the balance between these two...
Feng Shui Office: Efficiency and Workplace Envi...
Feng shui is an ancient practice originating in China . Its translation means " wind " (feng) and " water " (shui). These terms have profound meaning in Chinese culture, as the balance between these two...
September 25, 2025 | Career Luck Rankings for t...
September 25, 2025, marks the Autumnal Equinox. This day not only marks the transition between the yin and yang phases, but also embodies the unique Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch...
September 25, 2025 | Career Luck Rankings for t...
September 25, 2025, marks the Autumnal Equinox. This day not only marks the transition between the yin and yang phases, but also embodies the unique Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch...
A journey through China in five objects
The Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of China and South Asia has now reopened to the public after a major refurbishment. At 115 metres, this magnificent space is the longest gallery...
A journey through China in five objects
The Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of China and South Asia has now reopened to the public after a major refurbishment. At 115 metres, this magnificent space is the longest gallery...
Top Ten Famous Landscape Paintings of Chinese
1. Spring Outing by Zhan Ziqian (Sui Dynasty) Status: The earliest existing scroll landscape painting in China, and also the earliest independent landscape painting. It marks the separation of landscape painting...
Top Ten Famous Landscape Paintings of Chinese
1. Spring Outing by Zhan Ziqian (Sui Dynasty) Status: The earliest existing scroll landscape painting in China, and also the earliest independent landscape painting. It marks the separation of landscape painting...
Five Element: Personality Traits & Correspondin...
Explore 5 Elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth) – their unique personality traits (e.g., Metal’s, Water’s wisdom) & linked human organs/health risks.
Five Element: Personality Traits & Correspondin...
Explore 5 Elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth) – their unique personality traits (e.g., Metal’s, Water’s wisdom) & linked human organs/health risks.
Art History
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Ukiyo-e: Art of Japan's Edo Period
Ukiyo-e refers to paintings depicting a constantly changing, floating world, which originated in Japan during the Edo period. Ukiyo-e was a genre painting popular in Japan from the 17th to...
Ukiyo-e: Art of Japan's Edo Period
Ukiyo-e refers to paintings depicting a constantly changing, floating world, which originated in Japan during the Edo period. Ukiyo-e was a genre painting popular in Japan from the 17th to...
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Georges Braque: The Art Revolutionary Who Co-Fo...
Georges Braque (1882—1963), a French artist, lighted the spark of Cubism alongside Pablo Picasso with his calm and rigorous spirit of exploration. His technical innovations in painting, sculpture, and other...
Georges Braque: The Art Revolutionary Who Co-Fo...
Georges Braque (1882—1963), a French artist, lighted the spark of Cubism alongside Pablo Picasso with his calm and rigorous spirit of exploration. His technical innovations in painting, sculpture, and other...
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Georges Seurat | A Sunday Afternoon on the Isla...
Georges-Pierre Seurat (Georges Seurat; December 2, 1859 – March 29, 1891). He was a famous painter who helped start two art styles: Pointillism and Neo-Impressionism.
Georges Seurat | A Sunday Afternoon on the Isla...
Georges-Pierre Seurat (Georges Seurat; December 2, 1859 – March 29, 1891). He was a famous painter who helped start two art styles: Pointillism and Neo-Impressionism.
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Understanding Post-Impressionism in 4 Minutes
Origin Post-Impressionism, also known as "after Impressionism" or simply "Post Impressionism," is a significant artistic phenomenon in French art history that emerged after Impressionism. This movement’s main idea is that...
Understanding Post-Impressionism in 4 Minutes
Origin Post-Impressionism, also known as "after Impressionism" or simply "Post Impressionism," is a significant artistic phenomenon in French art history that emerged after Impressionism. This movement’s main idea is that...
Blog posts
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Chen Xu - Famous Chinese Calligrapher and Painter
Chen Xu, whose studio name is Rongxingzhai, is a renowned painter born in 1962 and settled in Beijing, China. He is a member of the China Artists Association, a director...
Chen Xu - Famous Chinese Calligrapher and Painter
Chen Xu, whose studio name is Rongxingzhai, is a renowned painter born in 1962 and settled in Beijing, China. He is a member of the China Artists Association, a director...