Kayla Moore

And

Alex Dunn

Chinese arts

Overtime writing evolved into millions of characters and symbols representing words and letters.

Even though it was very complex, it unified chinaCalligraphy uses different brush strokes, so only real

masters could read and write it; this is why mandarin is the hardest language to learn.

It’s not just writing it is a an expression of ones self Before calligraphy there was oracle bones, where

priest would write questions addressed to the god and how ever they cracked under fire that was the answer.

The first books where formed in the Zhou period.

Calligraphy

Helped the people in china communicate better

Helped with trade- can talk and make dealsPeople in leadership positions- write letters

on how to improve chinaBooks- for entertainment and knowledge

Benefits of Calligraphy

Calligraphy’s relevancePeople in china still

use calligraphy today, simplified version

Still used to educate Essential in their

government It’s a symbol of their

culture especially around special occasions

Chinese new year: GOOD LUCK !

Made pots and sculptures that symbolize different things

Most well known in the Han DynastyMade vessels for themselves and godsMade colors from copper and ironThey made jars and plaques for the gods for

sacrifices and worshipMade tombs for the deaths of othersThey wrote messages on the sculptures using

calligraphy towards the end of the Shang dynasty

Pottery making

Used them for religious purposesMade house hold items

UtensilsPlates

Taught them craft making skill which would evolve over time to create new things using technology

The relevance is that they still make pottery today and sell them for a

profit which helps the economy

Benefits and relevance of Pottery making

During the shang and Zhou period only the royal familes enjoyed and listened to music

Later on they put the music in theatrical productions such a operas and dances

Its was also an expression of feelings on the events that happen

They had many instruments which included:Horse-headed fiddleLute- string instrument FluteErhu- string instrument

Music

Chinese Erhu

Used for entertainment and celebrationsExpressed the happy and sad times of

Chinese historyIt is now a symbol of the tradition and culture

of chinaIt is relevant because it shaped the china’s

history

Benefits and relevance of music