Vatican Secret Archives - 0 views
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China Silk - 8 views
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This website has a brief summary of the history of silk and the method of making silk which I found very helpful for my assignment
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"A silkworm spins all its silk till its death and a candle won't stop its tears until it is fully burnt." This Tang poem accurately describes the property of the silkworm. Despite technological development, a silkworm can only produce a certain amount of silk---1000 meters (3280feet) in its lifespan of 28 days.
Foot Binding - 0 views
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A Site on Footbinding
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This site, although does focus on the practice of foot binding, also provides the user with an opportunity to navigate to the various dynasties throughout China's history. It offers both pictures and a clear explanation regarding the origins, practice and continuity and change.
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Acupuncture in China Summary - 0 views
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Acupuncture, the insertion of thin needles into specific points of the body in order to relieve pain or treat illness, is an ancient Chinese art first developed more than 4,000 years ago. Acupuncture was used to help restore a healthy balance of energy throughout the body and, along with herbal remedies, was the cornerstone treatment offered by traditional Chinese medicine.
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Switch to Tags Ancient Chinese Calligraphy The study of ancient Chinese calligraphy is a very complex study that is rich in Chinesehistory. The earliest variant of Chinese calligraphy is referred to as Oracle Bone Script. Oracle Bone Script is the art of inscribing characters or symbols into Oracle Bones.
Japanese Confucianism, Impact of Confucius on Japan's Art & Culture - 0 views
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this site helped me with confucianism in japan What's Here 34 Photos, 50+ Terms What is Confucianism? The teachings of the Chinese sage Confucius (−552 to −479). The impact of Confucianism on the ethical and political systems of China, and later Japan, is impossible to exaggerate. Confucianism (Jp. = Jukyō 儒教) is one of three great philosophies of China.
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