Monday, May 31, 2010

China literature and ancient academies

Here are two wonderful sets from China as part of the swap with Yunyun:
1) Ancient academies
It portrays four famous academies in ancient China. There are details on their constructions, periods, and famous patrons.

2) Poems of Tang Dynasty
This miniature sheet shows some of the poems written during the Tang Dynasty. Tang Dynasty is well known as the golden period of Chinese literature as there are many great poets born during that period. Their contributions to Chinese literature are immense; their works continue to leave current generations in awe.

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