History of Tang Dynasty Culture

Author: Xu LianDa
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This book is an academic monograph that focuses on introducing the social life and customs culture of the Sui and Tang dynasties. Starting with the daily necessities of Sui and Tang people—food, clothing, housing, and transportation—the book covers weddings, funerals, marriage, funeral rites, interpersonal interactions, family and community, education and imperial examinations, religious beliefs, seasonal festivals, clothing and headgear, calligraphy and painting, entertainment, and games. The content encompasses all aspects of people's lives at the time, presenting a comprehensive picture of social activities during the Sui and Tang dynasties. The book cites a wealth of materials, drawing from Tang Dynasty poetry and prose to modern monographs, adopting anything valuable and cross-verifying with history, poetry, and literature. The writing style is designed to appeal to both scholars and general readers, with concise and straightforward language that is elegant yet avoids pretension. It is an academic work that combines high scholarly standards with strong readability.