Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Taoism and the Arts of China
Chinese art is often used to depict the religion of Taoism. In addition to many images, there are also lesson plans for all ages.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Han Dynasty (206 b.c. 220 a.d.)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the art of the Han dynasty from 206 B.C. to 220 A.D. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
Princeton University
Princeton University Art Museum: Creating a Bronze Vessel
Wonderful photographs and animations explain how the Chinese of the Shang and Zhou dynasties (ca. 1600 B.C. to 256 B.C.) cast bronze. Excellent site for studying how the Chinese made bronze, one of the important technologies of ancient...
Princeton University
Princeton University Art Museum: Asian Art Collection
Extensive history and explanation of the cultural influences on Asian art. A map allows viewers to focus on a region. Access images of artwork in the museum's collection.
Other
China Vista: Ancient Chinese Fables
Fables have enriched the Chinese language and the morals of these tales have found their way into the Chinese language. Six popular ancient Chinese fables are found here in Chinese and English.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History:fully Criticize the Chinese Khrushchev
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Fully criticize the Chinese Khrushchev from a political, ideological and theoretical perspective" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, 1967.
Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of History: Gallery
This article is easy to navigate for students of all ages. Provides examples of Chinese artwork: plants and flowers, birds, mammals, landscapes, portraits, semi-realist landscapes, symbolic art, and abstract art.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Advance Bravely Along the Road of Soc
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Advance bravely along the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics" a Chinese political propaganda poster by Peng Bin, Zheng Hongliu, Xu Baozhong, and Cui Yong, 1989.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Resolutely Destroy All Enemies Who Da
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Resolutely destroy all enemies who dare to encroach upon us!" a Chinese political propaganda poster by the artists of the Political Department of the Zhejiang Military Region of...
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Chinese Women Volleyball Team
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Chinese women volleyball team" a Chinese political propaganda poster by He Duojun, 1990.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: The Reddest, Reddest, Red Sun in Our
From the International Institute of Social History this is "The reddest, reddest, red sun in our heart, Chairman Mao, and us together" a Chinese political propaganda poster by the artists, the Zhejiang Workers, Farmers and Soldiers Art...
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Long Live the Victory of the Revoluti
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Long live the victory of the revolutionary cultural line of Chairman Mao" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, 1967.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: With Regard to the Great Teacher
From the International Institute of Social History this is "With regard to the great teacher Chairman Mao, cherish the word 'Loyalty'. With regard to the great Mao Zedong Thought, vigorously stress the word 'Usefullness'." a Chinese...
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Go Among the Workers, Peasants and So
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Go among the workers, peasants and soldiers, and into the thick of struggle!" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1967-1972.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Keep the Country in Heart and the Who
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Keep the country in heart and the whole world in mind!" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1967-1972.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: In Industry, Learn From Daqing
From the International Institute of Social History this is "In industry, learn from Daqing" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, 1971.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Carry Forward the Revolutionary Spiri
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Carry forward the revolutionary spirit of Lu Xun" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1970-1975.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Happy That Pulling Up Seedlings No Lo
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Happy that pulling up seedlings no longer needs bending the waist" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1970-1975.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Representatives of Brother Nationalit
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Representatives of brother nationalities visit a textile machinery plant" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1970-1975.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Socialism Is Fine
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Socialism is Fine" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1970-1975.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: The Fish Is Fat and Big
From the International Institute of Social History this is "The fish is fat and big" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknownn designer, ca. 1970-1975.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Little Guests in the Moon Palace
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Little guests in the Moon Palace" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1970-1975?.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Unite to Achieve an Even Greater Vict
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Unite to achieve an even greater victory!" a Chinese political propaganda poster by Zhao Dawu, 1973.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: The Gods of Wealth Enter the Home Fro
From the International Institute of Social History this is "The gods of wealth enter the home from everywhere, wealth, treasures, and peace beckon" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, 1993.