Many cultures cherish the hope of protecting the deceased from harm on the journey after death. Generous grave goods are said to support the fortunes of the deceased in an unknown realm. The famous terracotta army found in the Chinese province of Shaanxi was given to the grave to support an emperor. The warriors with their horses were supposed to escort the ruler in the afterlife. Protection is not the only thing rooted in Chinese culture. Precious robes and carvings made of jade and splendid tomb plaques are supposed to guarantee a carefree life after death. Unique bronze ritual cups are among the highest quality art objects in China.
Unlike Western art, in the Chinese view of art, there is no distinction between high quality painting and art that is used in everyday life. The beauty of a ceramic is valued as highly as a bronze sculpture. Seeing art in everyday things was carried from China to other cultures and had a strong influence on the Japanese understanding of art. Artistic artifacts are especially found in Chinese interiors. Boxes, tins and cupboards are decorated with intricate carvings, often made from the finest materials. An important element in the representation of figures and small pieces of furniture is the coating with lacquer. A craft that was developed in China and optimized to perfection in Japan. Wood is traditionally used as the support for the glaze. Up to two hundred wafer-thin layers are applied to the carved figures. Each individual layer must dry for at least one week. To finish, the varnish is polished to a high shine with a little oil and a soft cloth.
Chinese culture has seen the change of various dynasties. Art has remained largely unaffected by this. Chinese artists stand for tradition and continuity to a high degree. Artists found role models in previous generations rather than in the innovations that came to the country. Characteristic is the respect for tradition, which is reflected in architecture as well as in painting or craftsmanship. Marco Polo was one of the first to bring travel reports from faraway China to Europe. European society was impressed and could hardly wait for the arrival of the first merchant ships from the exotic country. The fine porcelain and valuable lacquer work soon began to influence the European art world. The influence of the Chinese School on foreign countries is also known as Chinoiserie. The term is derived from the French language and refers to art objects that take Chinese artifacts as their model.
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.jpg "Portrait of Chinese Empress by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-519027).jpg "Emperor Qianlong in Old Age (1711-1799) by Chinese School")
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_on_his_buffalo_followed_by_a_disciple_(wc_on_paper)_-_(MeisterDrucke-420939).jpg "Lao-Tzu on his buffalo, followed by a disciple by Chinese School")
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.jpg "The Peach Festival of the Queen Mother of the West, Ming or Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century by Chinese School")
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.jpg "The Hall of Parents Ease, Ming or Qing Dynasty, possibly 17th century by Chinese School")
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_at_home_from_a_history_of_Chinese_emperors_(col_-_(MeisterDrucke-65751).jpg "Emperor Hsuan Tsung at Home, from a History of Chinese Emperors by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Rhinoceros Hornbill, from Drawings of Birds from Malacca by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Boorong koonjiet koonjiet, Jambo Flore mera, from Drawings of Birds from Malacca, c.1805-18 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Japonica, Magnolia and Butterflies by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Sangole latong, from Drawings of Plants from Malacca, c.1805-18 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Black-naped Oriole, from Drawings of Birds from Malacca, c.1805-18 by Chinese School")
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_strolling_in_his_gardens_with_his_wives_from_a_history_-_(MeisterDrucke-413189).jpg "Emperor Yang Ti strolling in his gardens with his wives by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Doorean or Durio Hercorae, from Drawings of Plants from Malacca, c.1805-18 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Java Dove or Boorah Poutaran, from Drawings of Birds from Malacca, c.1805-18 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Pineapple or Bromelia, from Drawings of Plants from Malacca, c.1805-18 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Flower Study and Insects by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Zebra Dove, from Drawings of Birds from Malacca, c.1805-18 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Long-beaked Humming Bird, Poko Booah Kadonong, from Drawings of Birds from Malacca, c.1805-18 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Red Plantain, Pisang oodang, from Drawings of Plants from Malacca, c.1805-18 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Hill Myna, from Drawings of Birds from Malacca by Chinese School")
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 Kong Kang from D - (MeisterDrucke-567505).jpg "Lemur tardigradus, Booah Kawah (coffee tree) Kong Kang, from Drawings of Animals, Insects and Reptiles from Malacca by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-431749).jpg "Blanc de Chine Figure of Guanyin, c.1800 by Chinese School")
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_Ming_dynasty_1600-50_(rosewood)_-_(MeisterDrucke-519602).jpg "Folding Chair, Ming dynasty, 1600-50 by Chinese School")
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-Northern Qi (550-77) dynasty (earthenware) (see also 394830) - (MeisterDrucke-90866).jpg "Camel, mid to late 6th century, Northern Wei-Northern Qi dynasty by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-420039).jpg "Guan Jar, Yuan Dynasty, mid-14th century by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Chinese woman in traditional costume holding a single flower by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-421501).jpg "A Chinese Dragon by Chinese School")
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_with_his_fleet_of_sailing_craft_from_a_h_-_(MeisterDrucke-36323).jpg "The Second Sui Emperor, Yangdi (569-618) with his fleet of sailing craft, from a history of Chinese emperors by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Pheasants and Snow-Covered Plum Blossoms, Ming or Qing Dynasty by Chinese School")
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 from Lingshang Man-cheng Hopei Western Han Dynasty (jade with gold thread) (detail of 215122) - (MeisterDrucke-80988).jpg "Jade burial suit, from the tomb of Princess Tou Wan, wife of Liu Sheng (d.113 BC) from Lingshang, Man-ch")
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_Founder_of_the_Ming_Dynasty_(pen_ink_and_opaque_-_(MeisterDrucke-417857).jpg "Emperor Chu Yuan-Chang (1328-98) Founder of the Ming Dynasty by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Dragon, Cover of the End-Folio of a 10 Tablet Book, The Song of the Jade Bowl, Written by the Emperor Qianlong, Chinese by Chinese School")
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_travelling_in_a_palanquin_from_a_history_of_Ch_-_(MeisterDrucke-418834).jpg "Emperor Chin Wang Ti travelling in a palanquin, from a history of Chinese emperors by Chinese School")
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 Tang dynasty (618-907) early 8th century (gilt leaded bronze) - (MeisterDrucke-55331).jpg "Buddha Vairocana (Dari), Tang dynasty (618-907), early 8th century by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-519209).jpg "Ten Bamboo Studio Prints by Chinese School")
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_(for_details_see_241131_241132)_-_(MeisterDrucke-577511).jpg "Ruyi sceptre (celadon stone) by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Xin Pi Tugging the Emperor")
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.jpg "Chinese blue and white cameo glass bottle, Chien Lung period (1736-95) by Chinese School")
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.jpg "The Seven Buddhas of the Past by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Tureen, cover and stand painted with the Double Peacock pattern, Qianlong period by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Censer in the Shape of the Cosmic Mountain")
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.jpg "Galloping Horse with One Hoof Resting on a Swallow by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-75420).jpg "Head of a warrior, Terracotta Army, Qin Dynasty, 210 BC (detail) by Chinese School")
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.jpg "A royal barge at sea, Ming or Qing Dynasty by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Two Ducks among Reeds at the Water")
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_transporting_pierced_stones_and_strange_shaped_tree_-_(MeisterDrucke-112645).jpg "Emperor Hui Tsung Transporting Pierced Stones and Strange Shaped Trees, from a History of the Emperors of China by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Circular dish decorated with nine dragons, Ming dynasty, Jianjing period by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Sparrows feeding their young, Ming or Qing Dynasty by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-421499).jpg "Portrait of the Empress Wu Zetian by Chinese School")
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 Tang dynasty (618-907) early 8th century (gilt leaded bronze) - (MeisterDrucke-65226).jpg "Buddha Vairocana (Dari), Tang Dynasty, Early 8th Century by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-424830).jpg "Blue and white plate, Kangxi period by Chinese School")
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 (reverse) (see - (MeisterDrucke-574604).jpg "Globular jar with painted dragon by Chinese School")
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.jpg "The spirits of the five planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, from Recherche sur les superstitions en Chine by Father Henri Dore, published in 1911 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Flowers, Ducks, and Other Birds, Ming or Qing Dynasty by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Pair of bowls decorated in famille rose enamels with the arms of Joynes, Yongzheng period by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Shiva as Teacher by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker with Grey-and-buff Woodpecker, from Drawings of Birds from Malacca, c.1805-18 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Terracotta Army Warrior, Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, 3rd Century BC by Chinese School")
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_practising_with_the_Buddhist_sect_Tao-See_from_a_Hi_-_(MeisterDrucke-61298).jpg "Emperor Hui Tsung Practising with the Buddhist Sect Tao-See, from a History of the Emperors of China by Chinese School")
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_leaving_his_palace_from_a_history_of_Chinese_e_-_(MeisterDrucke-421486).jpg "Emperor Wu Ti leaving his palace, from a history of Chinese emperors by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-476904).jpg "Six-Post Canopy Bed, Ming Dynasty by Chinese School")
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_(terr_-_(MeisterDrucke-425534).jpg "Figurine of an actor whistling, from Jiaozuo, Henan, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) by Chinese School")
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_(earthenware)_-_(MeisterDrucke-424374).jpg "Pair of horses, Han Dynasty by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-416150).jpg "Ridge tile with flying horse design, Ming by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Pair of Imperial bowls, Qianlong period 1736-95 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Riding Through Snow in Search of Plum Blossoms, Ming or Qing Dynasty by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-519908).jpg "Landscape by Chinese School")
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.jpg "An old Chinese man, illustration from an album of mythological Chinese persons by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Mandarin Square, early 17th century by Chinese School")
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 Ming dynasty (1368-1644) (porcelain) - (MeisterDrucke-599316).jpg "Bodhidharma (Damo), Ming dynasty by Chinese School")
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.jpg "The Legendary Emperor Shen-Nung, Illustration from a Pen Tsao, 18th-19th Century by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Ancient Chinese Waiting for Examination Results, facsimile of original Chinese scroll by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-106415).jpg "Man on Horseback, from Wu-wei, Kansu, Eastern Han Dynasty by Chinese School")
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 welcoming a man of letters from a history of Chinese emperors (colour on silk) - (MeisterDrucke-66164).jpg "Emperor Wu Ti (156-87 BC, r. 141-87 BC) welcoming a man of letters, from a history of Chinese emperors by Chinese School")
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 as a Mandarin Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) (bronze) (see also 186277) - (MeisterDrucke-79851).jpg "Statuette of Confucius as a Mandarin, Qing Dynasty by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1091984).jpg "Terracotta Army Horse, Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, 3rd Century BC by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Bamboo and Sparrows by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Tea Bowl, Fujian Province, Northern Song or Southern Song Dynasty by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-424451).jpg "Wine cup, Yongzheng period, 1723-35 by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-424821).jpg "Head of a louhan, Yuan dynasty by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Black Long Armed Ape, Ongka Pitam, from Drawings of Animals, Insects and Reptiles from Malacca, c.1805-18 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Green Imperial Pigeon, from Drawings of Birds from Malacca, c.1805-18 by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-424693).jpg "Axe head in the form of a dragon fish, Tang dynasty by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-421415).jpg "Bull, Warring States Period, 1027-220 BC by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1041805).jpg "Tomb of Prince Zhanghuai, Hunting Scene with Horses, Xian, Han Period, 706 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Terracotta Army Warrior, Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, 3rd Century BC by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Great Warrior of Xian, Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, Lintong District, Xi")
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.jpg "Tea bowl in style of Jian ware, Southern Song or Yuan dynasty by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-476971).jpg "Kang Table, Ming Dynasty by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-424457).jpg "Blue and white dish painted with dragons, Wanli or Chongzheng, 1600-35 by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-424644).jpg "Ewer, Late Ming dynasty, Tianqi period, 1621-27 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Rice cultivation in China, transplanting plants by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Victoria Island, Hong Kong by Chinese School")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-567542).jpg "Koel, from Drawings of Birds from Malacca, c.1805-18 by Chinese School")
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.jpg "Exotic Bird, from Drawings of Birds from Malacca, c.1805-18 by Chinese School")
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