In the Ancient Chinese culture, it was a common belief that everyone was deserving of a burial. If one did not have a burial, he could potentially become a ghost and haunt people with his spirit forever. Yellow Spring is where all mortal beings were sent after death and had the opportunity to reunite with …
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Reflection on Shang Bronzes and Bones
As I focused on the exploration of the Shang dynasty’s bronze vessels this week, I further realized how the process of casting bronze is so unique and complicated, as well as very diverse in its entirety. The reason that it is very hard to particularly define the systematic process is because it is ““a continually …
The Historical Significance of Bronze Vessels in the Shang Dynasty
While many cultures are known for performing their own unique rituals, the Shang Dynasty of early China was known for introducing bronze vessels that were produced by artisans in 1600-1050 B.C. (Bensimhon, Rachel). Such precious artifacts were known for their prominent designs consisting of mythical creatures and their ideas were inspired by animal species, as …
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Reflection on the History of the Great Wall
Although there is limited information about the origination of the “Great Wall”, research allows for more clarity about the history of the wall to be established. In ancient times, there were numerous walls created not only for defensive purposes to fortify the land, but for offensive measures to assert political and military control over territories. …
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The History of The Great Wall of China
The history of the Great Wall of China is way more complex than one could imagine. As one may assume that the project originated from a simple inspiration, the process of its creation over time lacks a single explanation. While the Ch’in Dynasty built a Great Wall that laid the foundation for the current Great …
Inspiration from a Cat
Embrace challenges! I find myself always eager to push myself out of my comfort zone instead of taking the simple route to be successful. I love taking on new challenges because not only am I able to acquire new knowledge, but I find as if I am to gain additional experience that is beneficial in …
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