Chinese calligraphy (书法), is one of the oldest art forms in human history. The mastery of movement and quality of line work has a history of thousands of years, in which the style and technique have always evolved. Artists like Ouyang Xun, Wang Xizhi, or Ngan Siu-Mui gave calligraphy its graceful character. While for some, the […]

The Chinese have used the same architectural model for their imperial and religious buildings for more than two thousand years. It consists of three elements: a platform, a framework of pillars and beams, and non-load-bearing walls. The buildings usually incorporate the main gate, rectangular enclosures or courtyards, and a series of pavilions arranged in a […]

The profound meaning of classical Chinese dance Like many traditional Chinese disciplines, the dance is crossed by a deep understanding of the relationship between man and cosmos, between mind and spirit. The arts give meaning to people’s lives. They have an important role in the establishment of the moral values of humanity and are one […]

We all know that modern soccer originated in England, but the Chinese argue that more than a thousand years ago, in our country, this type of sport was already being practiced. Is it true? In ancient times, did the Chinese also practice sports similar to the contemporary ones, and were they the same as the […]

The Chinese culture forms a world apart from strong isolation. Only in prehistoric times, especially the Neolithic, can we point to any contact between such distant worlds. The pottery with painted spirals of the Chinese Yang-Chao culture, in the 3rd millennium, resembles that of Southern Russia and the Danube at the same time. It has […]

1. Chinese Sculpture Chinese sculpture is an art form that has been closely linked to Chinese funerary rites since ancient times. Throughout history, the symbolic protection of important tombs or imperial pantheons by means of life-size or large statues can be seen. In addition, small sculptures of objects, characters and productive activities were also buried […]

Chinese martial arts in the West are mistakenly called Shaolin Kung Fu, Chinese Kung Fu generic name for kung fu or Gong fu means skill and can refer to the skill of a calligrapher or pianist as well as that of a martial arts expert. Although it is unknown when they were introduced into the […]

Knowing Chinese culture goes beyond knowing its language, its writing, its peculiar costumes or its tasty food. An essential item to decipher the Asian nation -among so many- is to understand the philosophy that has influenced its citizens for millennia of history.   Life Story of Confucius It was 551 B.C. when Confucius (K’ung Chung-ni) was […]