Art
What style did art in this period follow?
Realism
What size were buildings in this period?
big
Revival and transformation
what did the poetry emphasize?
personal emotions and everyday life
Were ceramics in this time busy or minimal?
minimal
What were the key features of Song Dynasty art?
Brush art and landscapes
What types of buildings were made in this time?
pagodas, temples, bridges, and tombs
What philosophies were challenged by Buddhism?
Confucianism and Taoism
What dynasty was the poetry influenced by?
the Tang dynasty
Artists had more control over what?
temperature, glaze color and glaze effects
Why did art from the Song Dynasty flourish?
It was a time of political stability
Why were bridges and canals built?
to improve communication and transportation
What was the revised version of Confucianism called?
Neo-Confucianism
What were the themes of Song dynasty poetry?
love, nostalgia, political disillusionment, and reflections on nature and life
What philosophy about Song dynasty pottery?
less is more
Why was rolled paper used?
To tell a visual story
What happened to older temples while new ones were being built?
They were expanded
Could people practice multiple religions at once?
yes, many practiced three at once
Name one prominent poet from this time.
Su Shi, Li Qingzhao (one of China’s greatest female poets), Xin Qiji, and Lu You
Where were the ceramics exported to?
all across Asia, the Middle East and Africa
What did brush art include?
painting, poetry and calligraphy
How were tombs made to be?
Big and in scenic areas
Could people in this time choose their own religion?
yes
what family established most poetry in the Song dynasty?
the Zhou family
What countries' pottery shows resemblance to the Song Dynasty's?
Korea and Japan