Brief Introduction About Chinese Tang Dynasty

Chinese Tang Dynasty

Short Introduction:

  • Tang Dynasty, also called the Chinese court, is a formidable dynasty which was established by Tang great-great grandfather Li Yuan. It became the Chinese nation resurgence's two times with the Han Dynasty, and with its unprecedented glory and prosperity founded China's new epoch.
  • At its zenith, during the reign of Emperor Tianbao, the population of the country exceeded 80 million. The Tang Dynasty's economic GDP accounted for as much as 60% of the world's total. Its territory was twice that of present-day China and people from over 300 countries paid great respect by making pilgrimages to Chang'an. More than 2,300 poets created an insurmountable cultural prosperity. Additionally, it is worth noting that unlike previous dynasties since Qin Dynasty, Tang Dynasty did not build any Great Wall.

Poetry

The Tang Dynasty represents the pinnacle of Chinese classical poetry, shining as a brilliant pearl in our literary heritage and standing among the world's literary treasures. Even after more than a millennium has passed, many of its poems continue to be widely circulated, there are four main types of poetry as below:

  • Landscape pastoral poetry
  • Frontier fortress poetry
  • Romantic poetry
  • Reality poetry

Costume

  • Women's dress and personal adornments during the Tang Dynasty were unparalleled in Chinese history. The clothing materials were exquisite, the structure was natural and graceful, while the adornments were splendid.

Women's dress and personal adornments during the Tang Dynasty

Women's dress and personal adornments during the Tang Dynasty

Women's dress and personal adornments during the Tang Dynasty

Women's dress and personal adornments during the Tang Dynasty

Pottery and Porcelain

Southern ceramic whiteware and northern celadon were the most popular types of porcelain during the Tang Dynasty. Additionally, the Tri-colored glazed pottery of that era is considered a shining gem among ancient Chinese pottery.

Tang Dynasty ceramic whiteware

Tang Dynasty celadon

Tang Dynasty Tri-colored glazed pottery


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