Six dynasties civilization / Albert E. Dien.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dien, Albert E.

Series:

Early Chinese civilization series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

China--Civilization--221 B.C.-960 A.D.

China.

Civilization.

Physical Description:

x, 611 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

New Haven : Yale University Press, [2007]

Summary:

The Six Dynasties, also known as the " Dark Age" of Chinese history, was a period of political disunity and conflict but also one of important developments in the arts, religion, and culture. This comprehensive and extensively illustrated book covers the material culture of the Six Dynasties, A.D. 220 to 589. Albert E. Dien, a foremost expert on the period, draws on the archaeological findings of mainland China journals as well as historical and literary sources to clarify and interpret the database of over 1,800 tombs developed for this volume. During the Six Dynasties, the influences of non-Chinese nomads, the flourishing of Buddhism, and increasing numbers of foreign merchants in the capitals brought about widespread change. The book explores what the archaeological artifacts reveal about this era of innovation and experimentation between the Han and Tang dynasties.

Contents:

Chart of the Six Dynasties Period IX

The Sixteen States by Area X

1 The Six Dynasties 1

2 Cities and Outposts 15

3 Architecture 46

4 Tomb Architecture 76

5 The Royal Tombs 163

6 Tomb Furnishings 193

7 Material Culture and the Arts 233

8 Furniture 300

9 Clothing 312

10 Armor and Weapons 331

11 Music and Musical Instruments 339

12 Aspects of Daily Life 354

13 Buddhism and Taoism 387.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 517-584) and index.

ISBN:

9780300074048

0300074042

OCLC:

72868060

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