Paper
Origin of Paper 纸 “Zhi” (Simplified) Invented around 105 CE During the Han Dynasty under the emperor Ho-Ti Ts’ai Lun made paper by putting together hemp rags, thinly …
21 Apr
Calligraphy
Calligraphy
Calligraphy – “Beautiful Writing” One of the most ancient and highly prized art forms in China Considered to be both a discipline and an art form Was more …
21 Apr
Printing
Printing
Printing in the Song Dynasty The Song Dynasty started in 960 and ended in 1279 Throughout the Song Dynasty there were many advances and inventions. One very …
21 Apr
Printing’s Effects on Monetary System of Song Dynasty
Printing’s Effects on Monetary System of Song Dynasty
Earlist Paper Currency in Song Dynasty Jiaozi(交子） Appeared in around 11th century in Sichuan, Northern Song Dynasty “Jiao” meas “duplex printing” First issued by private …
21 Apr
Sources and Questions
Sources and Questions
What were the Four Treasures of a Scholars Study? What Materials were used to make paper? Can you imagine life today if printing was never modernized? Qu, Lei …