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Society of the Song dynasty
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Chinese society during the Song dynasty was marked by political and legal reforms, a philosophical revival of Confucianism, and the development of cities beyond administrative purposes into centers of
The Sakyamuni Buddha, by Song painter Zhang Shengwen, c. AD 1181–1186; although Buddhism was in decline and under attack by Neo-Confucian critics in t
The Sakyamuni Buddha, by Song painter Zhang Shengwen, c. AD 1181–1186; although Buddhism was in decline and under attack by Neo-Confucian critics in the Song era, it nonetheless remained one of the major religious ideologies in China.
A small section of Along the River During Qingming Festival by Zhang Zeduan, depicting Kaifeng City in the 11th or early 12th century.
A small section of Along the River During Qingming Festival by Zhang Zeduan, depicting Kaifeng City in the 11th or early 12th century.
Yaozhou ware celadon bowl, 10th to 11th century
Yaozhou ware celadon bowl, 10th to 11th century
Painting of a woman and children surrounding a peddler of goods in the countryside, by Li Song (c. 1190–1225), dated 1210 AD. The youngest of the chil
Painting of a woman and children surrounding a peddler of goods in the countryside, by Li Song (c. 1190–1225), dated 1210 AD. The youngest of the children, seen pulling at one of the baskets of the peddler's wares, is still too young to be wearing trousers.
Song dynasty
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The Song dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 960 to 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song, who usurped the throne of the Later Zhou dynasty and went on to conquer
Society of the Song dynasty
…Chinese society during the Song dynasty (AD 960–1279) was marked by political and legal reforms, a philosophical revival of Confucianism, and the development of cities beyond administrative…
Court portrait of Emperor Taizu (r. 960–976)
Court portrait of Emperor Taizu (r. 960–976)
Portrait of Emperor Taizong (r. 976–997)
Portrait of Emperor Taizong (r. 976–997)
A Song-era wooden Bodhisattva
A Song-era wooden Bodhisattva
Auspicious Cranes, a painting of the Song royal palace by Emperor Huizong
Auspicious Cranes, a painting of the Song royal palace by Emperor Huizong