Chinese calligraphy is an art with an illustrious tradition as old as the culture itself. For nearly two thousand years, the basic media, the major script variations, and the standards of excellence of the art have remained almost unchanged.
Calligraphy is not only a practical technique for writing Chinese characters, but also a unique Oriental art of expression and a branch of learning or discipline as well. As a branch of learning it is rich in content, including the evolution of writing styles, development and rules of technique, history of calligraphy, calligraphers and their inheritance in art, and evaluation of calligraphy as a work of art. This branch of learning is wide ranging and deep, forming an important part of Chinese culture.
Today, Chinese calligraphy is still considered an elegant art form even in neighboring countries such as Japan and Korea.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Categories:
Chinese Arts,
Chinese Culture.
Author: Smith
"Dudou", or bellyband appeared in Qing Dynasty. It is usually made into a diamond shape and its lower part into reserved triangle shape to cover the belly. Lace is placed near the neck and the waist to be fastened and to accentuate the curves of the torso. The material of the lace can be silk, cotton , copper or even gold. Sometimes the"Dudou" has a pocket.Women will put some Chinese traditional medicine for health care.The traditional Chinese embroidery patterns could also be found on "Dudou". Designs of tigers, scorpions, snakes and geckos were embroidered to ward off evil spirits. Themes of love, such as lotus and pairs of mandarin ducks, were also common on bellybands. "Dudou" seems to be the most enduring and popular underwear. It lasted until the introduction of the brassiere in the 20th century.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Categories:
Chinese Arts,
Chinese Culture,
Chinese Girls.
Author: Smith
A door god is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of an entry to home, business, etc।, which is believed to keep evil spirits from entering। The custom dates back to the Tang Dynasty, whose founder Emperor Tang Taizong honoured two of his most loyal generals – Qin Shubao and Yuchi Jingde – by having their painted portraits hung on his front door. Ordinary families soon adopted the imperial custom, putting woodblock prints of the ever-vigilant generals on their front gates in the hope of attracting good luck and fending off evil spirits. So, every year on New Year's Eve, people paste up images of the Door God on their doors. The door gods usually come in pairs, facing each other; it is considered bad luck to place the figures back-to-back. There are several different forms of door gods. The most frequently used are Qin Shubao and Yuchi Jingde.
Yuchi Jingde
Qin Shubao
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Categories:
Chinese Culture,
Chinese mythology.
Author: Smith
Chinese New Year or Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional Chinese holidays. It is sometimes called the Lunar New Year. At Chinese New Year celebrations people wear red clothes, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children "lucky money" in red envelopes. Red symbolizes fire, which according to legend can drive away bad luck. The New Year is a time of family reunion. Family members gather at each other's homes for visits and shared meals, most significantly a feast on New Year's Eve.
By the Chinese Calendar, tonight is the end of 2008. 2009 is the Year of the Ox, I bring some beautiful Chinese New Year pics for you. Enjoy! Happy Chinese New Year, everybody! Good Luck OX year!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Categories:
Chinese Culture.
Author: Smith
Jiaozi or Chinese dumpling is a traditional Chinese Food, which is essential during holidays in China. Jiaozi is one of the most important foods in Chinese New Year. The shape of Jiaozi is like ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots(YuanBao), so they symbolize wealth. Jiaozi is a delicious food. You can make a variety of Jiaozi using different fillings based on your taste and how various ingredients mixed together by you.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Categories:
Chinese Culture,
Chinese Food.
Author: Smith
Very beautiful ancient Chinese gentlewoman .
Friday, January 23, 2009
Categories:
Chinese Arts,
Chinese Culture.
Author: Smith
