#song-dynasty — Public Fediverse posts

Almost scares you at first glance. 👀

A Southern Song dynasty painting. I thought it was modern art.
It’s actually an ad — for eye medicine.

A street vendor covered head to toe in giant eyes.
Hat? Eyes. Robe? Eyes. Bag? Also eyes.
Even his arm has a tattoo.

He’s pointing at a man’s eye, not his head.
Marketing in the 1200s: dress weird, get noticed, sell more drops.

#SongDynasty #AncientAdvertising #EyeMedicine #ChinesePainting #WeirdHistory #ArtHistory

Special delivery from the Song!

https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1968766/special-delivery-from-the-song

A magpie clings to a slender willow branch, its wings half-raised as ink bleeds into the damp paper. The brushwork captures both the weight of rain and the bird’s restless energy—what details reveal the artist’s hand in motion?

#ChinesePainting #SongDynasty #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1982.53

A magpie clings to a willow branch, its black plumage stark against the pale silk. Ink bleeds softly at the edges, as if blurred by mist.

This scroll captures not just a bird, but the fleeting moment between rain and stillness. How many brushstrokes define the magpie’s gaze?

#ChinesePainting #SongDynasty #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1982.53

#WordWeavers: 11. Give an example of brilliant writing. What's special about it? @dandylover1

I may have an opinion on what I like, but the word "brilliant" implies clever. But very well. Since my objection is how culture bounds the question, here "billiance" in a different mode.

暗⾹·旧时⽉⾊
姜夔 〔宋代〕

旧时⽉⾊，算⼏番照我，梅边吹笛？
唤起⽟⼈，不管清寒与攀摘。
何逊⽽今渐⽼，都忘却春风词笔。
但怪得⽵外疏花，⾹冷⼊瑶席。

江国，正寂寂，叹寄与路遥，夜雪初积。
翠尊易泣，红萼⽆⾔耿相忆。
长记曾携⼿处，千树压、西湖寒碧。
又⽚⽚、吹尽也，⼏时见得？

Dim Scent

#JiangKui, 1155–1221, Southern #SongDynasty

Aged moonlight, how many times

have you shone on me, beside the plum blossoms?
Listening to the sound of flute.

Wake up, love—despite the air being cold
like washed jade, we climbed

to pluck the newest buds. Now,
as I’ve aged, my oblivious brushstrokes too weak

to recite the Spring wind, the sparse,
rose-colored dapples beyond the bamboo forest

sending a sharp fragrance.

….

The water provinces, desolate.

I want to send you this sprig of plum blossoms
tonight. Tonight, snow piles

for ten thousand miles. The emerald wine glass
weeps against the damp petals.

Remember where we held hands, the moment
when a thousand trees suddenly

bent crimson beside a lake.

Then piece by piece, taken by the wind.

These assembled past … when, again, will I see?

#Poetry

Tani Bunchō's "Gazing at a Waterfall" captures the serene fusion of nature and humanity through a majestic winter landscape. The scene invokes Li Bai's poetry, bridging cultures and time. What emotions does this harmony evoke for you?

#Art #ClevelandArt #TaniBuncho #ChineseArt #SongDynasty
https://clevelandart.org/art/1972.16

Died #OTD in 1283: Wen Tianxiang, Chinese general, scholar and one of the 'Three Loyal Princes of the Song'

All men are mortal, but my loyalty will illuminate the annals of history forever. ~Wen Tianxiang

#history #China #SongDynasty

"Mountain Market, Clear with Rising Mist" captures the serene journey of a scholar-hermit amidst nature's beauty and human connections. Each vignette reveals a world where scholarship meets the tranquility of landscape. What stories do you see in this art?

#ClevelandArt #ChineseArt #SongDynasty
https://clevelandart.org/art/2015.517

The delicate beauty of the Song dynasty Ru ware bowl captivates with its elegant celadon glaze and refined form. This masterpiece exemplifies the aesthetic ideals of 12th-century Chinese craftsmanship. How does this artistry inspire your appreciation for ceramics?
#ClevelandArt #Ceramics #SongDynasty
https://clevelandart.org/art/1980.185.a

What strikes you most about the imperial examination? Do you see parallels in today’s tests? Share your thoughts on how moral ideals and academic rigor can shape a better society. #SurrealArt #ImperialExams #GrandEra #ScholarlyMystique #ImperialExamination #ConfucianIdeals #ScholarOfficials #ChineseHistory #CivilService #TangDynasty #SongDynasty #MingDynasty #QingDynasty #MoralDuty
https://spiritulality.stayingalive.in/inspiring-harmony/imperial-examination-schola.html

#ScribesAndMakers 4/8 Share a song or lyric you've written or heard that resonates with you (Give credit if it's not your song)

Ah, haw. I have been waiting for this one. I actually have a song I wrote. It’s adapted from a #TangDynasty poem to become a #lullaby “#BambooSong” popular during the Tang and #SongDynasty

Note 1: Original poem retrieved 3/22/25 from https://www.cn-poetry.com/liuyuxi-poetry/bamboo-twigs-song-1.html

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

📰 The Role of Yang Yi in the Creation of Chan Identity (A free, 69-page article from 2021)

Tags: #SongDynasty #ZenHistory
https://buddhistuniversity.net/content/articles/chan-at-song-dynasty-court_welter-albert

The Qingbai ware bowl from the Song dynasty exemplifies ceramic mastery with its delicate blue-green glaze and intricate floral motifs. Its designs not only celebrate nature but also symbolize human virtues. How do you see nature influencing art today?
#ClevelandArt #Ceramics #SongDynasty
https://clevelandart.org/art/2020.183

"Chen Yaozuo was a #Teochew prime minister & grand tutor of the crown prince of the #SongDynasty (960–1279) in the 11th century. Coming from a family of officials, he was a rising star at the start of his career, until he bravely, or some might say foolishly, answered a call of Emperor Zhenzong for open criticisms by submitting a memorial that spelt out the ills of the times, including matters that no one else dared to speak about. As a result, Chen Yaozuo was banished & demoted to become an assistant prefect in the Teochew prefecture. This happened in 998, almost 180 years after Han Yu of the Tang dynasty suffered a similar fate."

"....Chen Yaozuo was more of a problem-solver than Han Yu, and he knew this. At the same time, he sensed the Teochew people’s deep admiration for his fellow Confucian. Cleverly capitalising on this, Chen Yaozuo erected a shrine in honour of Han Yu and he used it to commence his own programme to promote education among what was still a backward population. In pursuit of this goal, the Sichuan native also set up a Confucian temple and places of learning, while identifying and encouraging able families to send their children to schools.

Chen Yaozuo left Teochew after three years of devoted service to its people. He subsequently revealed in an inscription presented to a study room in Zhangpu (a county in Fujian adjacent to Teochew prefecture) that his time in Teo-yor was passed without major worries, despite it being enveloped in miasma."

"Chen Yaozuo’s heart remained with the place even many years after his departure. His poem below, “A note to Registrar Li Zi in Chaoyang” (送潮陽李孜主簿), illustrates this:

潮陽山水東南奇
The mountains and waters of Chaoyang are a wonder of the Southeast
魚鹽城郭民熙熙
Fishing boats, salt beds, and people going in and out of the city form a merry sight
當時為撰玄聖碑
Back then I had to write inscriptions for the sages
而今風俗鄒魯為。
Today its customs are like Zou and Lu [i.e. the home countries of Mencius and Confucius]

#Chinese #historians credit Han Yu for starting what we may call a #revolution through #literacy in Teochew. Yet the extent of Chen Yaozuo’s tireless contributions towards this cause can be seen by its fruits. Before his arrival, the Teochew prefecture produced only three men who attained the status of jinshi, the highest scholarly title awarded by the Chinese imperial court since the late 6th century. By the end of Song, the records show more than 170 jinshi from Teochew, of whom about a third came from Teo-yor.

Beyond scholarly titles, the creation of an educated class sparked a golden age in Teochew with accelerated advancements in agriculture and industry that ended its days as a backwater."

Ref: https://inf.news/en/history/08fbe530527e724eeeee5320bff4f3b9.html

Ref: https://www.theteochewstore.org/blogs/latest/teochew-through-the-eyes-of-its-visitors-chen-yaozou-an-unsung-hero

#AsianMastodon #China #Gaginang #ChineseRevolutionaries #ChineseImperialEra #TeochewHistory #ChineseHistory #AsianHistory #SouthEastAsia #HistoryOfChina #LearnHistory #TootSEA #ChineseScholars #TeochewRoots

The exquisite Cup and Stand from the Song dynasty showcases the delicate beauty of qingbai porcelain. Its subtle celadon glaze and crackled surface embody a brilliant harmony of form and function. What stories do you see in its elegant simplicity?
#ClevelandArt #CeramicArt #SongDynasty
https://clevelandart.org/art/1980.185.a

The Cup and Stand from the illustrious Jingdezhen kilns is a masterpiece of Song dynasty design, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship in its celadon glaze and harmonious form. What elements of this porcelain piece resonate with you?

#ClevelandArt #ChineseCeramics #SongDynasty
https://clevelandart.org/art/1980.185.a

Dive into the elegance of the Song dynasty, where subtle blue-green hues and delicate incised designs create timeless beauty. The Bowl with Carved Design at #ClevelandMuseumofArt exemplifies this. How does this aesthetic resonate with today's minimalist trends?

#Art #Ceramics #SongDynasty #ClevelandArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/2020.182

Just finished reading #TheWaterOutlaws by #SLHuang - A reimagining of the Chinese classic #TheWaterMargin #水浒传 set in #SongDynasty China. #BooksofMastodon https://www.slhuang.com/

This turtle-shaped box @AshmoleanMuseum was made in China during the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279) 🐢. ⁠
⁠Ceramics created during the Song Dynasty are often decorated with soft, light hued glazes much like this piece here. ⁠
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This box measures 4.8cm high and 9.1cm wide. ⁠ #Chineseceramics #museums #SongDynasty #turtles

Still according to #Wikipedia relations between the #Philippines and #China goes all the way back in the 7th Century, the #TangDynasty to be exact, and continued on with the #SongDynasty and the #MingDynasty.

The oldest #Chinatown in the world was established on 1594 at Binondo, Manila.

#History

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tondo_(historical_polity)

Astronomical personifications in #ChineseArt are distinguished by impressive vivacity. These dramatic faces.
Jade Emperor Temple (玉皇庙), Fucheng, Zezhou, Shanxi. The Hall of the Twenty-Eight (Lunar) Mansions (二十八宿殿), colored clay, Yuan Dynasty.
See also this standing figurine depicting a sign of the Chinese Zodiac from SLAM collection, Southern Song.
#AncientChina #ChineseCulture #China #Chinese #sculpture #Art #religiousArt #YuanDynasty #Daoism #astrology #SongDynasty