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A 3 page research paper that looks at Chinese art, focusing on the Han and Tang Dynasties. Through examination of art from specific periods, it is possible to perceive aspects of what everyday life was like in ancient imperial China. This can be discerned directly from the choice of subject matter, but also indirectly in the way that objects and subject matter were treated within an artistic medium. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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from specific periods, it is possible to perceive aspects of what everyday life was like in ancient imperial China. This can be discerned directly from the choice of subject matter,
but also indirectly in the way that objects and subject matter were treated within an artistic medium. For example, during the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD), the
prosperity of these centuries in evident in the rapid development of Chinese ceramics. The introduction of ornate animal shapes, incense burners, figurines of dancers, court ladies, acrobats, and musicians demonstrate
the abundance of everyday life, as well as the artistic temperament of the time (China-Han Dynasty). During this period, artists developed new styles of craftsmanship and developed new tools. The
Chinese, during the Han period, are considered to be the first people in the world to develop true porcelain. It was a time of "abundance, happiness, celebration and prosperity" and
the sculptures and castings of this time reflect this quality of life (China-Han Dynasty). Similarly, the Tang Dynasty was one of the richest, most opulent periods in all of
Chinese history (China-Tang Dynasty). Every aspect of art flourished during this period -- painting, pottery, calligraphy, sculpture, music, dance and literature. Not only did artists and artisans find appreciation among
the nobility and at court, but also arts was appreciated in everyday life (China-Tang Dynasty). Art objects were found in the home of the ordinary individual, as well as within
religious shrines and among the royal family. "Doctors, lawyers, scholars, craftsmen, businessmen and wealthy merchants" could all afford to have original works of art (China-Tang Dynasty). One of the greatest
contributions to art made during this period was the invention of Sancal or "three-color" ware. Many Sancal figures were animals (mostly horses and camels). These figurines have been found in
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