). The further spread of iron implements led to the separation of artisans from the rest of the population. The separation of crafts from agriculture signaled the transition to a broader exchange of goods, to market production, and to the growth of cities. It became vitally important for the...
Throughout the decades, however, Yan and his family stuck to the traditional technique, using the old foot-powered turntable and firing the pots in a wood-fired brick kiln. Once the kiln has been lit, the artisans must watch it for more than 10 hours. "In this way, we can ensure the...
). The further spread of iron implements led to the separation of artisans from the rest of the population. The separation of crafts from agriculture signaled the transition to a broader exchange of goods, to market production, and to the growth of cities. It became vitally important for the...
Chinese tradition held that music was connected to both cosmology, nature and animals. "The Chinese associated cranes with longevity," explains Harbottle. "Certain legends support this." One legend concerns a pair of lovers. The man plays a flute for the woman. When they die, the couple turns...
(firing) to the painting, this project was a lengthy process and mirrors the time and effort and skill required by artisans. While this is only a rough replica, we are really pleased with the outcome. We did modify the project found in the book Lucky Bamboo Crafts as we did not make ...
Throughout the thousands of years of our nation's glorious ancient civilization,pagodas have been a unique treasure.They embody people's beautiful wishes,encapsulate the wisdom of artisans,integrate advanced technology,and carry the soul of cities.Pagodas are undoubtedly one of the most important and...
China Media Group (CMG) has launched a documentary series called "Young Artisans," which focuses on a group of Chinese youngsters whose lives have been made more colorful by their dedication and pursuit of excellence in craftsmanship. Culture 16:52, 18-Nov-2024 Hani ethnic group...
This is manifested in the concert at the content level, through Chinese mythology images, as well as in the musical language, by stylizing and quoting folk melodies common in various regions of China. Referring to the basics of Chinese mythology, Chen Yi reproduces in the 4-part cycle of ...
Also, the relatively dense Chinese population, especially in the southeast of the country, would also have been a factor. However, we still don't know the full story as to why Chinese art in this field was so far ahead of its European counterparts. It is also worth noting that porcelain...
While scholars of 20th century events have (at the very least) black-and-white photos and films to help illuminate the past, putting a face to the name of ancient rulers was the sole province of artisans for a long time. The abilities of sculptors and painters were once the only ways ...