Confucianism

Examples of Confucianism in the following topics:

• The Song Dynasty

  • The Song Dynasty was highly influenced by Buddhism and Neo-Confucianism, which were reflected in their art.
  • Philosophers such as Cheng Yi and Zhu Xi reinvigorated Confucianism with new commentary, infused with Buddhist ideals, and emphasized a new organization of classic texts that brought out the core doctrine of Neo-Confucianism.
  • Neo-Confucianism was an attempt to create a more rationalist and secular form of Confucianism by rejecting superstitious and mystical elements of Taoism and Buddhism that had influenced Confucianism during and after the Han Dynasty.
  • Although his contemporary peers did not accept his writings, Zhu's commentary and emphasis upon the Confucian classics of the Four Books as an introductory corpus to Confucian learning formed the basis of the Neo-Confucian doctrine.
  • Discuss the significance of Neo-Confucianism and literature on the art of the Song dynasty.

• Philosophy and Art of the Han Dynasty

  • Spanning over four centuries, the Han Dynasty period is considered a golden age in Chinese history highly influenced by Confucianism.
  • However, the Han court under Emperor Wu gave Confucianism exclusive patronage.
  • Confucianism is Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucious (551–479 BCE).
  • At the core of Confucian ethics were the selected virtues of filial piety, harmonious relationships, ritual, and righteousness.
  • In 136 BCE, Emperor Wu abolished all academic chairs (boshi 博) not dealing with the Confucian Five Classics, and encouraged nominees for office to receive a Confucian-based education at the Imperial University that he established in 124 BCE.

• Chinese Influences in Vietnamese Art

  • Unlike the Champa art of southern and central Vietnam, the art of Northern Vietnam was strongly influenced by Chinese domination (2nd century BCE—10th century CE) and reflected Confucian and Mahayana Buddhist traditions.
  • Chinese-influenced philosophies such as Confucianism, Mahayana Buddhism, and Taoism left lasting impressions on Vietnamese culture and art, which continued to flourish between the 10th and 15th centuries after Chinese dominance had waned.
  • The Temple of Literature is a Confucian temple in Hanoi, built in 1070 and reconstructed between 1225—1400, that housed the Imperial Academy, Vietnam's first national university.
  • Built in 1070, this Confucian temple is one of the greatest Vietnamese landmarks constructed during the Lý Dynasty.

• Joseon Ceramics

  • Joseon white porcelains became especially popular during this time and are characterized by unpretentious forms, understated decoration, and subtle use of color, reflecting the ideals of the Korean Confucian state.
  • The rise of white porcelain occurred as a result of Confucian influence and ideals, resulting in purer, less pretentious forms lacking artifice and complexity.
  • The rise of white porcelain occurred as a result of Confucian influence and ideals, resulting in purer, less pretentious forms lacking artifice and complexity.
  • Identify the Ming, Confucian, and Buddhist influences on pottery created during Korea's Joseon Dynasty

• Joseon Painting

  • The art of the Joseon period was influenced by both Confucianism and Buddhism and has left a substantial legacy on Korean art.
  • During this period, the influence of Confucianism superseded that of Buddhism.
  • Although the influence of Confucianism superseded that of Buddhism during the Joseon Dynasty, Buddhist art itself continued.

• Orthodox Confucian Painting under the Qing Dynasty

  • The early Qing Dynasty developed in two main strands, one of which was the Orthodox school of Confucian paintings.
  • High levels of literacy, prosperous cities, a successful publishing industry, and the Confucian emphasis on cultivation all fed a lively and creative set of cultural fields.
  • The Qing emperors were often skilled in painting and offered their patronage to Confucian culture.

• Literature of the Qin Dynasty

  • During the previous Warring States period, the Hundred Schools of Thought comprised many different philosophies proposed by Chinese scholars, including Confucianism.
  • During the dynasty, Confucianism—along with all other non-legalist philosophies—was suppressed by the First Emperor.

• Chinese Literati Expressionism under the Ming Dynasty

  • These artists tended to be lovers of culture, enjoying and taking part in all Four Arts of the Chinese Scholar (painting, calligraphy, music, and games of skill and strategy) as touted by Confucianism.
  • Shen Zhou paintings reveal a disciplined obedience to the styles of the Yuan Dynasty, to China's history, and to the orthodox Confucianism that he embodied in his filial life.

• Sacred Objects

  • The ten largest organized religions of the world, comprised of Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Confucianism, Judaism, Sikhism, Baha'i, Jainism and Shinto, each have longstanding traditions that relate to sacred objects.

• Painting during the Six Dynasties Period

  • Many of these artists illustrated Confucian moral themes—such as the preferred behavior of a wife to her husband or of children to their parents—while making the figures graceful and artistic.