Confucian art is art inspired by the writings of Confucius, and Confucian teachings. Confucian art originated in China, then spread westwards on the Silk Road, southward down to southern China and then onto Southeast Asia, and eastwards through northern China on to Japan and Korea.

The emphasis on the Six Arts bred Confucian gentlemen, or Junzi, who knew more than just canonical scholarship. The requirement of students to master the Six Arts parallels the Western concept of the Renaissance man.

2016年1月27日 · The works range from paintings to calligraphy passing through music, figurative art and even architecture (Check out a previous article of the Confucian Weekly Bulletin about Confucian architecture.) The three main spiritual traditions or philosophies of China are traditionally regarded as harmonious but distinctive.

2023年1月26日 · This article discusses contexts for the visual arts in Confucian civilization, focusing on China in the later imperial period.

As the core content of the ancient Chinese aristocratic education system, the Six Arts have been an essential curriculum for cultivating noble children and have been continuously developed in successive dynasties since the Zhou Dynasty. Tips: The Six Arts are categorized into “advanced fundamental” and “basic fundamental.”

2023年7月27日 · Confucianism has a significant influence on Chinese painting, shaping not only the content of the artwork but also the artist's approach and technique. It's like a hidden thread, connecting the elements of the painting and guiding the hand of …

During the Song dynasty, the text became one of the thirteen classics of the Neo-Confucian canon and remained a cornerstone of traditional Chinese moral teaching until modern times. Purposefully restrained and without the decorative appeal of color, Li's paintings alternate with his transcriptions of brief chapters from the Classic.

Title: Life of Confucius. Period: probably late Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Culture: China. Medium: Four volums of woodblock printed books; ink on paper. Dimensions: Each: 14 3/4 × 10 3/4 × 1 in. (37.5 × 27.3 × 2.5 cm) Classification: Illustrated Books. Credit Line: Museum Accession. Object Number: CIB20a–d

2025年2月13日 · Confucian art encompasses a wide range of artistic expressions, including paintings, calligraphy, and sculptures. These artworks often depict iconic Confucian scenes, such as scholars studying in their chambers or the Junzi embodying moral excellence. Confucian art not only showcases technical skill but also conveys the philosophy's profound ...

2010年6月13日 · CONFUCIUS: His Life and Legacy in Art focuses on the teachings and continuing influence of Confucius, who has become increasingly synonymous with Chinese culture. This exhibition is the first show in the U.S. to explore the culture of Confucius.