Confucius Giving a Lecture, a painting by an unknown artist from the Ming dynasty(1368-1644), is currently in the collection of the Confucius Museum. The earliest known portrait of Confucius was discovered on a lacque...Confucius Giving a Lecture, a painting by an unknown artist from the Ming dynasty(1368-1644), is currently in the collection of the Confucius Museum. The earliest known portrait of Confucius was discovered on a lacquered folding screen in the tomb of Liu He 刘贺(92-59 BCE), the Marquis of Haihun during the Western Han dynasty(202 BCE-8 CE). This archaeological discovery confirms that the tradition of depicting Confucius dates back over 2,000 years, demonstrating his enduring influence. Throughout Chinese history, Confucius has been portrayed in various forms, including paintings, sculptures, and carvings, which were often displayed in temples, educational institutions, and on ritual objects to honor his legacy. A notable example of these portrayals is Confucius Giving a Lecture, a piece that exemplifies the mutual reinforcement of traditional Chinese painting techniques and Confucian philosophy.展开更多
The Chinese Pingfeng(folding screen) is an ancient invention and traditional Chinese furniture(家具). Its earliest common use dates from the Han Dynasty. The term Pingfeng means protection from wind, showing its purpo...The Chinese Pingfeng(folding screen) is an ancient invention and traditional Chinese furniture(家具). Its earliest common use dates from the Han Dynasty. The term Pingfeng means protection from wind, showing its purpose at the very beginning.展开更多
文摘Confucius Giving a Lecture, a painting by an unknown artist from the Ming dynasty(1368-1644), is currently in the collection of the Confucius Museum. The earliest known portrait of Confucius was discovered on a lacquered folding screen in the tomb of Liu He 刘贺(92-59 BCE), the Marquis of Haihun during the Western Han dynasty(202 BCE-8 CE). This archaeological discovery confirms that the tradition of depicting Confucius dates back over 2,000 years, demonstrating his enduring influence. Throughout Chinese history, Confucius has been portrayed in various forms, including paintings, sculptures, and carvings, which were often displayed in temples, educational institutions, and on ritual objects to honor his legacy. A notable example of these portrayals is Confucius Giving a Lecture, a piece that exemplifies the mutual reinforcement of traditional Chinese painting techniques and Confucian philosophy.
文摘The Chinese Pingfeng(folding screen) is an ancient invention and traditional Chinese furniture(家具). Its earliest common use dates from the Han Dynasty. The term Pingfeng means protection from wind, showing its purpose at the very beginning.
