Explore the reunification of China under the Tang with a focus on aristocratic culture — from poetry to calligraphy to literature.
A HarvardX Course
Welcome to "China's First Empires and the Rise of Buddhism," the third installment in an extensive series covering Chinese history. This captivating course, offered by HarvardX, delves into the fascinating period of the Tang dynasty, a time of great cultural and political significance in China's rich history.
In this course, you'll explore the reunification of China under the Sui and Tang dynasties, following a period of division between northern and southern dynasties. You'll discover how the Tang period became a golden age of Chinese civilization, marked by cosmopolitanism, artistic achievement, and political sophistication.
The course offers a unique blend of historical analysis, literary appreciation, and artistic exploration. You'll have the opportunity to engage with classical Chinese poetry and learn about the ancient art of calligraphy, gaining insight into the cultural achievements of this remarkable era.
This is an introductory-level course, and there are no specific prerequisites. However, a general interest in history, literature, and Chinese culture would be beneficial. English language proficiency is necessary, as the course is taught in English (with video transcripts available in English and Chinese).
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This compact course introduces 5 interesting aspects of traditional Chinese culture. They are (a) Confucianism, (b) Daoism, (c) Buddhism, (d) Sunzi's The Art of War and ancient Chinese warfare, and (e) the art of painting in the Song dynasty. This dynamic course forms part of the HKPolyUx series on Chinese culture.
