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A thatched hut emerges from mist, its sloping roof dissolving into wet ink. This scroll maps a scholar’s retreat—words and seals anchor the silence of exile.
How many red seals mark the boundary between absence and belonging?
#ClevelandMuseumofArt #ChineseLandscape #MingDynasty
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Lost Ming Dynasty goldworking technique recreated after nearly 500 years
Chinese goldsmiths during Ming Dynasty produced fine jewelry found in Hubei province tombs. A recent study in NPJ Heritage Science examined earrings from Prince Zhu Zairong tomb, died 1545. Researchers studied a lost method named Jin zhe si. The method creates filigree appearance without using wire...
More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2026/07/ming-dynasty-goldworking-technique-recreated/
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Lost Ming Dynasty goldworking technique recreated after nearly 500 years
Chinese goldsmiths during Ming Dynasty produced fine jewelry found in Hubei province tombs. A recent study in NPJ Heritage Science examined earrings from Prince Zhu Zairong tomb, died 1545. Researchers studied a lost method named Jin zhe si. The method creates filigree appearance without using wire...
More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2026/07/ming-dynasty-goldworking-technique-recreated/
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Road workers accidentally uncovered a 700-year-old Ming Dynasty mummy preserved with astonishing detail inside a coffin filled with a mysterious brown liquid.
#AncientOrigins #Mummy #China #MingDynasty #Archaeology #AncientMysteries #LostHistory #AncientDiscovery
Read more:https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/taizhou-mummy-002202 -
Road workers accidentally uncovered a 700-year-old Ming Dynasty mummy preserved with astonishing detail inside a coffin filled with a mysterious brown liquid.
#AncientOrigins #Mummy #China #MingDynasty #Archaeology #AncientMysteries #LostHistory #AncientDiscovery
Read more:https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/taizhou-mummy-002202 -
Ancient Chinese Surgeon's Tools Yield Earliest Chemical Proof of Anesthetic Use
Chemical proof found on 15th-century Chinese surgeon's tools shows earliest use of anesthetics. This changes understanding of ancient pain relief.
#AncientMedicine, #AnesthesiaHistory, #ChineseMedicine, #MingDynasty, #SurgicalTools
https://newsletter.tf/15th-century-chinese-anesthetic-tools-proof/
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New research found chemical proof of anesthetics on tools from the 1400s, showing Chinese doctors used them much earlier than thought.
#AncientMedicine, #AnesthesiaHistory, #ChineseMedicine, #MingDynasty, #SurgicalTools
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Oldest Evidence of Surgical Anesthesia Found on 600-Year-Old Chinese Tools #China #archaeology #archaeologylovers #mingdynasty #excavation #mustread https://www.gsnsp.com/oldest-surgical-anesthesia-evidence-ming-dynasty-tools/
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Oldest Evidence of Surgical Anesthesia Found on 600-Year-Old Chinese Tools #China #archaeology #archaeologylovers #mingdynasty #excavation #mustread https://www.gsnsp.com/oldest-surgical-anesthesia-evidence-ming-dynasty-tools/
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Bright red rust on Ming Dynasty surgical scissors contained traces of aconitine — a toxic plant alkaloid used as an anaesthetic. New SRS analysis provides the first direct chemical evidence for surgical pain management in ancient China. #Archaeology #MingDynasty #MedicalHistory @Antiquity https://www.anthropology.net/p/a-poison-on-the-blade-aconitine-traces
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Bright red rust on Ming Dynasty surgical scissors contained traces of aconitine — a toxic plant alkaloid used as an anaesthetic. New SRS analysis provides the first direct chemical evidence for surgical pain management in ancient China. #Archaeology #MingDynasty #MedicalHistory @Antiquity https://www.anthropology.net/p/a-poison-on-the-blade-aconitine-traces
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Gold-thread cranes ascend through cobalt clouds, their wings outstretched toward a radiant sun disk. This Ming-dynasty rank badge encoded loyalty to the emperor while signaling the wearer’s civil rank—what details reveal the weaver’s hand in balancing symmetry and spontaneity?
#MingDynasty #TextileArt #ClevelandMuseumofArt
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Gold-thread cranes ascend through cobalt clouds, their wings outstretched toward a radiant sun disk. This Ming-dynasty rank badge encoded loyalty to the emperor while signaling the wearer’s civil rank—what details reveal the weaver’s hand in balancing symmetry and spontaneity?
#MingDynasty #TextileArt #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1916.1330 -
The stunning "Nine Dragons & Nine Phoenixes Crown" of Ming Empress Xiaoduan 👑 A top treasure at China's National Museum. Crafted with gold & rare kingfisher feathers ("Diancui"). Empress Wang, from a humble background, was central to the epic "Succession Crisis" that weakened the Ming Dynasty. 🏛️
#MingDynasty #ChineseHistory #NationalMuseum #CulturalHeritage #Archaeology #ArtHistory #ImperialJewelry
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The stunning "Nine Dragons & Nine Phoenixes Crown" of Ming Empress Xiaoduan 👑 A top treasure at China's National Museum. Crafted with gold & rare kingfisher feathers ("Diancui"). Empress Wang, from a humble background, was central to the epic "Succession Crisis" that weakened the Ming Dynasty. 🏛️
#MingDynasty #ChineseHistory #NationalMuseum #CulturalHeritage #Archaeology #ArtHistory #ImperialJewelry
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Ceramic (stoneware), glaze, metal 16th-17th centuries AD
Late #MingDynasty (AD 1368-1644)
Made in China
Acquired in the Philippines, Luzon Island, Manaba, Abra
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Censer body (missing legs, handles, and cover)
Ceramic (earthenware), glaze
Probably #MingDynasty (AD 1368-1644)
Ching, Jiangxi Province, Leping
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In Shaanxi Province, Xi'an Prefecture, #mingdynasty Chang'an County, Yuliang Li, #ShanzhengVillage..., resident disciple together with his wife Lady Li, disciple Dang Jinshan with his wife Lady Wei, disciple Lady Liu,
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A five-clawed dragon lunges across cobalt clouds, its rouge de fer scales catching the light against green and yellow scrolls. This Ming dynasty jar transforms imperial pursuit into porcelain poetry—what detail in the chase reveals the jewel’s power?
#ClevelandMuseumofArt #MingDynasty #PorcelainArt
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A five-clawed dragon lunges across cobalt clouds, its rouge de fer scales catching the light against green and yellow scrolls. This Ming dynasty jar transforms imperial pursuit into porcelain poetry—what detail in the chase reveals the jewel’s power?
#ClevelandMuseumofArt #MingDynasty #PorcelainArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1989.291 -
A lone scholar stands beneath a thatched pavilion, dwarfed by towering pines and jagged peaks dissolving into mist. This vast, empty landscape suggests retreat not as escape, but as defiance—where silence speaks louder than fallen dynasties.
What does the red seal interrupting the calligraphy reveal about the artist’s hand?
#ClevelandMuseumofArt #ChineseInkPainting #MingDynasty
https://clevelandart.org/art/1971.19 -
A lone scholar stands beneath a thatched pavilion, dwarfed by towering pines and jagged peaks dissolving into mist. This vast, empty landscape suggests retreat not as escape, but as defiance—where silence speaks louder than fallen dynasties.
What does the red seal interrupting the calligraphy reveal about the artist’s hand?
#ClevelandMuseumofArt #ChineseInkPainting #MingDynasty
https://clevelandart.org/art/1971.19 -
Zheng Chenggong tore at his breast as he ordered Zheng Jing's execution to cleanse their family's reputation. His officers refused, fueling his fury and despair. Day after day, Zheng pressed for confirmation,…
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Zhang Huangyan hurriedly wrote a letter urging Zheng not to retreat so readily, but Zheng was already pressing his withdrawal from the Yangtze. He hoped a fresh victory would lift his troops' spirits. The…
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Sun Kewang stood before the gathered veterans, his eyes blazing with conviction as he declared, "In this fight I will see Li Dingguo dead or I will die!" At dusk, August 1, 1657, in Guiyang, a sweeping…
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Li Dingguo flew into a rage as he stormed straight up to Sun Kewang, warning that fleeing south would lead to death, and then dramatically pretended to take his own life. The other commanders panicked and…
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Li Chengdong led his troops toward Ganzhou under cover of darkness at dusk in early October, preparing for a long siege with trenches and fortifications.
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Dorgon issued another shaving edict to enforce the Manchu hairstyle among the Han populace, ordering officials and commoners to shave their foreheads and keep the Manchu braid within ten days.
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Shi Kefa personally organized forces and ordered Gao Jie to lead a contingent north into Henan at dawn, cooperating with the Qing to crush Li Zicheng's Shun rebels.
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Wu Sangui marched his army towards the city with hope of finding refuge with Li Zicheng, weighed by honor against family, but halfway there received a secret letter from Beijing revealing his father's brutal…
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Li Zicheng personally led his main force out of Xi'an, crossing the Yellow River and pushing eastward into Shanxi and Hebei, moving past strategic points such as Datong and Xuanfu towards Beijing. His army…
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Li Zicheng concentrated his forces south of Luoyang at once, arriving early to oversee earthwork construction and fortification. Cannons and infantry were emplaced within the earthen forts, while cavalry…
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Zhu Changxun clutched his bulk, struggling to keep pace with his son as they fled Luoyang through its narrow streets at dawn.
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Yuan Chonghuan stood at the dock, gazing out at Pi Island's northern shore, as his new responsibilities weighed heavily upon him. The Later Jin influence was evident, just eighty li from the open sea, making…
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Wei Zhongxian heard it and told himself that a man once called a gentleman had sunk to this brought low, humiliated by petty men, and he could not bear it. He chose his end: he hanged himself from a beam with…
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#Mingdynasty (1368–1644) and #Qingdynasty (1644–1912) dynasties represent the final 550 years of imperial rule in China, transitioning from native Han rule to Manchu control. The Ming is known for building the Forbidden City, large-scale
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@EVDHmn I'm not sure about that, but apparently there could have been a #MaunderMinimum triggering the #Megadrought during the #MingDynasty (which I did not know about)!
Excerpt: "Our results indicate that the late Ming megadrought from 1625 – 1644 CE occurred in both the northern and southern parts of the East Asian monsoon region in China. However, variations in the onset, duration, and magnitude of this event differ between regions. The combination of factors such as Pacific sea surface temperature anomalies, weakened solar activity, and large-scale volcanic eruptions may have contributed to the occurrence of the late Ming megadrought. These factors are also identified as key drivers of interannual to decadal fluctuations in drought in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. Our reconstruction provides an historical context for the development of adaptive measures to mitigate future drought impacts in the region."
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Witness the elegance of the Ming dynasty through the Jar with Dragon Design, a masterful blend of myth and artistry. This piece showcases the dragon's regal symbolism and the delicate craftsmanship of imperial China. What stories do you think this jar holds?
#ClevelandArt #MingDynasty #ArtHistory #Dragons
https://clevelandart.org/art/1986.85 -
Delicate beauty shines in the Snow-Flake Side Dishes, marrying the ethereal with fine craftsmanship. Their snowflower design evokes a serene elegance that transforms any table. What stories might these dishes have shared at the Nakamoto table?
#ClevelandArt #MingDynasty #PorcelainMastery
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Exquisite craftsmanship shines in the Ming Dynasty "Jar with Dragons Pursuing Flaming Jewels." The interplay of dragons and cloud motifs in vibrant colors captivates the eye and tells a story of pursuit and symbolism. What other narratives do you see in art?
#MingDynasty #ClevelandArt #Ceramics #ArtHistory
https://clevelandart.org/art/1989.291 -
Witness the ethereal beauty of the Daoist deities in this exquisite silk painting from the Ming dynasty. The detailed procession led by the Jade Emperor and his entourage captivates with its intricate lines and celestial ambiance. What emotions does this scene evoke for you?
#Art #ChineseArt #MingDynasty #Daoism #ClevelandArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/2004.1.3 -
Marvel at the Caparisoned Elephant, a splendid fusion of artistry and symbolism from the Ming dynasty. From its intricately decorated saddle to the sacred Bodhisattva presence, it embodies cultural richness. What do you think this piece says about its era?
#MingDynasty #ArtHistory #CulturalHeritage
https://clevelandart.org/art/1980.24 -
Feast your eyes on the Ming dynasty masterpiece, "Jar with Dragons Pursuing Flaming Jewels." Its vivid red and green dragons dance across cloud scrolls, showcasing the Jiajing era's porcelain brilliance. What details captivate you the most?
#ClevelandArt #MingDynasty #Porcelain
https://clevelandart.org/art/1989.291 -
Explore the exquisite craftsmanship of Yohei III's Nesting Bowls, showcasing Daoist immortals in vibrant detail. The intricate designs tell a story of elegance and cultural fusion. Which immortal do you find most captivating?
#ClevelandArt #MingDynasty #Ceramics #ArtHistory
https://clevelandart.org/art/2022.185 -
My lunchtime reading was about the Wanggongcheng Explosion in 1626: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanggongchang_Explosion
Reportedly, 20,000 people died, the gunpowder factory at the epicentre became a 6.5-metre-deep crater, a three-tonne stone lion was thrown over the city wall, and the Crown Prince died of shock—leading to the ascension of the Chongzhen Emperor the next year, and we all know how well that went. (Hint: the fall of the Ming Dynasty was in 1644.)
Does anyone know of good films, series, books or articles about this incident? The Chinese Wikipedia page lists some, but they’re… in Chinese…
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The Jar with Dragon Design from the Ming dynasty encapsulates power and elegance. Its cobalt blue motifs of a dragon amidst clouds symbolize the divine connection between rulers and rain. How does this piece speak to the interplay of nature and authority?
#ClevelandArt #MingDynasty #Ceramics
https://clevelandart.org/art/1986.85 -
A stunning Ming dynasty jar captivates with its fierce dragons and vibrant hues, symbolizing power and fortune. The intricate details of the cloud scrolls and jewel chase embody the era's artistic brilliance. What stories do you think these dragons tell?
#MingDynasty #ClevelandArt #ArtHistory
https://clevelandart.org/art/1989.291 -
The Second Coming of the Fifth Patriarch captures a profound moment between a wise old monk and the reincarnated Pine Planter, highlighting the interplay of time and enlightenment. How does this serene encounter resonate with your own spiritual journey?
#MingDynasty #ChanBuddhism #ArtHistory
https://clevelandart.org/art/1967.211 -
I've just finished reading Jonathan Spence's "The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci", an inventively organized study of the life of a leading early Jesuit missionary in Ming China.
Now I want to read something substantial on the Rites Controversy.
Suggestions welcome!
#History #ReligiousHistory #ChineseHistory #China #Jesuits #RitesControversy #MatteoRicci #SocietyOfJesus #ChineseChristianity #MingDynasty
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Discover the elegance of China's imperial hierarchy with the intricate Rank Badge. This masterpiece reflects loyalty to the emperor and symbolizes themes of longevity and peace. What stories do you think these vibrant weavings could tell?
#ClevelandArt #ArtHistory #RankBadge #MingDynasty #QingDynasty
https://clevelandart.org/art/1948.70 -
Spirituality & Religious Studies @spiritualityreligiousstudies.wordpress.com@spiritualityreligiousstudies.wordpress.com ·Apotheosis
This is also called divinization or deification. It’s from the Latin deificato, meaning “making divine.” This is the glorification of a subject to divine levels & commonly, the treatment of a human being, any other living thing, or an abstract idea in the likeness of a deity.
The original sense of apotheosis relates to religion & is the subject of many works of art. Figuratively “apotheosis” may be used in almost any context for “the deification, glorification, or exaltation of a principle, practice, etc.” So normally attached to an abstraction of some sort.
In religion, apotheosis was a feature of many religions in the ancient world. Some that are active today. It requires a belief that there’s a possibility of newly created God’s, so a polytheistic belief system.
The Abrahamic religions of Christianity, Islam, & Judaism don’t allow this. Though many recognize minor sacred categories such as saints. They’re created by a process called canonization. In Christian theology, there’s a concept of the faithful becoming god-like, called divinization or in Eastern Christianity theosis.
In Hinduism, there’s some range for new deities. A human may be deified by becoming regarded as an avatar of an established deity, usually a major one, or by being regarded as a new, independent deity (usually a minor one), or a mix of the 2.
In art, an apotheosis scene usually shows the subject in the Heavens or rising towards them. They’re often partnered by a number of angels, putti, personifications of virtues, or similar figures.
Especially from Baroque art onwards apotheosis scenes may show rulers, generals, or artists purely as an honorific symbol. In many cases, the “religious” context is classical Greco-Roman pagan religion, like The Apotheosis of Voltaire, which features Apollo. The Apotheosis of Washington (1865) sits high in the dome of the United States of America Capitol Building is another example. Personification of places or abstractions are also shown receiving an apotheosis. The classic composition was suited for artistic placement on ceilings or inside domes.
Before the Hellenistic period, imperial cults were known in ancient Egypt (pharaohs) & Mesopotamia (from Naran-Sin through Hammurabi). In the New Kingdom of Egypt, all deceased pharaohs were deified as the god Osiris, having been identified as Horus while on the throne. They were sometimes referred to as the “son” of other various deities.
The architect Imhotep was defied after his passing away. Though the process seems to have been gradual. This took over 1,000 years, by which time he had become associated with medicine. About a dozen non-royal ancient Egyptians became regarded as deities.
Ancient Greek & Roman religions have many characters who were born as humans but became gods. Like Disney’s Hercules. They’re usually made divine by 1 of the main deities, the 12 Olympians. In the Roman story of Cupid & Psyche, Zeus gave the ambrosia of the gods to the mortal Psyche. This transformed her into a goddess herself.
In the case of the Hellenistic queen Berenice II of Egypt was deified like other rulers of the Ptolemaic dynasty. The court dispersed a myth that her hair, that was cut off to fulfill a vow, had its own apotheosis before becoming the Coma Berenices, a group of stars that still bear her name.
In the Greek world, the 1st leader who granted himself diving honors was Philip II of Macedon. At the wedding to his 6th wife, Philip’s enthroned image was carried in procession among the Olympian gods. Such Hellenistic state leaders might be raised to a status equal to the gods before death, like Alexander the Great, or afterwards, like members of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
A heroic cult status that’s similar to apotheosis was also an honor given to a few reversed artists of the distant past, such as Homer.
Up to the end of the Roman Republic, the god Quirinus was the only 1 the Romans accepted as having undergone apotheosis, for his identification/syncretism with Romulus. Syncretism is the practice of meshing together different beliefs & various schools of thought. Eventually apotheosis in Ancient Rome was a process whereby a deceased ruler was recognized as divine by their successors. This was usually done by a decree of the Senate & popular consent.
The 1st of these cases was the posthumous deification of the last Roman dictator Julius Caesar in 42 BC by his adopted son, the triumvir Caesar Octavian. In addition to showing respect, the present ruler often deified a popular predecessor to legitimize himself & gain popularity himself & gain popularity with the people.
A vote in the Roman Senate, in the later Empire confirming an imperial decree, was the normal official process. But this sometimes followed a period with the unofficial use of deific language or imagery for the individual. This was often done rather discreetly within the imperial circle.
There was then a public ceremony, called a consecratio, including the release of an eagle which flew high. This represents the ascent of the deified person’s soul to Heaven. Imagery featuring the ascent, sometimes using a chariot, was common on coins & in other art.
The largest & most famous example in art in a relief on the base of the Column of Antoninus Pius, showing the emperor & his wife, Faustina the Elder, being carried up by a much larger winged figure, described as representing “Eternity,” as the personifications of “Roma” & the Campus Martius sit below, & eagles fly above. The imperial couple are represented as Jupiter & Juno (or Zeus & Hera).
The historian Dio Cassius, who said he was present, gives a detailed description of the large, & lavish, public consecratio of Perinax, emperor for 3 months in 193, ordered by Septimius Severus.
At the height of the imperial cult during the Roman Empire, sometimes the emperor’s deceased loved ones (heirs, empresses, or lovers) like Hadrian’s Antinous were deified as well.
Deified people were posthumously given the title ‘Divus’ for men & ‘Diva’ for women to their names to signify their divinity. Traditional Roman religion distinguished between a deus (god) & divus (a mortal who became divine or deified), though not consistently. Temple & columns were erected to provide a space for worship.
The imperial cult was mainly popular in the provinces. Especially in the Eastern Empire, where many cultures were well used to deified rulers, & less popular in Rome itself, & among traditionalists & intellectuals.
Some privately, & cautiously, ridiculed the apotheosis of inept & feeble emperors, as in the satire The Pumkinification of (the Divine) Claudius. This is usually attributed to Seneca.
Numerous mortals have been deified into the Taoist pantheon. Examples are Guan Yi, Iron-crutch Li, & Fan Kuai. Song dynasty general Yue Fei was deified during the Ming dynasty. He’s considered by some practitioners to be 1 of the 3 highest-ranking heavenly generals. The Ming dynasty epic Investiture of the Gods deals heavily with deification legends.
In the complicated, & variable, conceptions of deity in Buddhism, the achievement of Buddhahood may be regarded as an achievable goal for the faithful. Many significant deities are considered to have begun as normal people, from Gautama Buddha (the original Buddha & the creator of Buddhism) downwards. Most of these are seen as avatars or re-births of earlier figures.
Some significant Hindu deities, in particular Rama, were also born as humans. He’s seen as an avatar of Vishnu. In more modern times, Swaminarayan is an undoubted & well-documented historical figure, who’s regarded by some Hindus as an avatar of Vishnu, or as being a still more elevated deity. Bharat Mata (Mother India) began as a national personification devised by a group of Bengali intellectuals in the late 19th century. But now it receives some worship.
Various Hindu & Buddhist rulers in the past have been represented as deities, especially after death, from India to Indonesia. Jayavarman VII, King of the Khmer Empire the 1st Buddhist king of Cambodia, had his own features used for the many statues of Buddha/Avalokitevara he erected.
The extreme personality cult instituted by the founder of North Korea, Kim Il-Sung, has been to represent a deification. And continues to this day with the current leader. Even the nation is admittedly atheist.
In Christian theology, instead of the word “apotheosis,” they use the words “deification” or “divinization” or the Greek word “theosis.” Pre-Reformation, & mainstream theology, in both East & West, views Jesus Christ as the preexisting God who undertook mortal existence. Not as a mortal being who attained divinity. A view known as adoptionism. Adoptionism is an early Christian non-Trinitarian doctrine that holds that Jesus was born a mere human being. But Jesus was later adopted by God as His son, usually at Jesus’ baptism or resurrection, rather than being divine from eternity.
It holds that he has made it possible for human beings to be raised to the level of sharing the divine nature as II Peter 1:4 states that he became human to make humans “partakers of the divine nature.”
In John 10:34, Jesus referenced Psalm 82:6 when he stated: “Is it not written in your Law, I have said you are gods?” Other authors stated: “For this is why the Word became man, & the Son of God became the Son of man: so that Man, by entering into communion with the Word & thus receiving divine sonship, might be made God.” Accusations of self deification to some degree may have been placed on heretical such as the Waldensians.
The language of II Peter is taken up by St. Irenaeus, in his famous phrase, “if the Word has been made man, it is so that men may be made gods.” It becomes the standard in Greek theology. In the 14th century, St. Athanasius repeats Irenaeus almost word for word. In the 5th century, St. Cyril of Alexandria says that we shall become sons “by participation” (Greek methexis). Methexis is “group sharing,” where the audience actively participates in the performance.
Deification is the central idea in the spirituality of St. Maximus the Confessor. For whom the doctrine is the result of the Incarnation: “Deification, briefly, is the encompassion & fulfillment of all times and ages.”
The Roman Catholic Church doesn’t use the term “apotheosis” in its theology. This is equivalent to the Greek word theosis are Latin-derived words “divinization” & deification” used in the Latin tradition of the Catholic Church.
The concept has been given less prominence in Western theology than in that of the Eastern Catholic Churches. But is present in the Latin Church’s liturgical prayer.
Despite the theological differences, in the Catholic church art depictions of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in art & the Ascension of Jesus in Christian art do share many similarities in composition to apotheosis subjects. As there are many images of saints being raised into Heaven.
Anthropolatry is the deification & worship of humans. It was practiced in ancient Japan towards their emperors. Followers of Socinianism were later accused of practicing anthropolatry.
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This stunning Ming dynasty side table from #ClevelandMuseumofArt embodies the elegance of Chinese woodworking. Its exquisite cloud-collar spandrels and rich camphor wood echo a legacy of craftsmanship. How does this piece reflect your idea of harmony in design?
#ChineseArt #MingDynasty #ClevelandArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1955.42 -
Explore the enchanting elegance of the Daoist immortals depicted on Yohei III's nesting bowls. Each piece is a testament to the fusion of Japanese and Ming dynasty artistry, rich in symbolism and tradition. Which immortal intrigues you the most?
#ClevelandArt #Ceramics #ArtHistory #MingDynasty
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Admire the exquisite details on these Ming-inspired nesting bowls by Yohei III, featuring Daoist immortals and auspicious symbols. How do you think these motifs reflect the cultural intersections of Japan and China during this era?
#ClevelandArt #MingDynasty #Ceramics #ArtHistory
https://clevelandart.org/art/2022.185.1