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Wang Wei~  Was a famous Chinese poet, musician, painter, and calligrapher. Most of his works were based off a Taoist ideas and Buddhist perspectives. His art work seemed like poetry and his poetry seemed like art work. Wang's talent and beauty in all of his works later influenced what became known today, as the Southern school of Chinese landscape art.


The Big Wild Goose Pagoda~ Is a Tang dynasty landmark and is one of the most famous Buddhist pagodas in China. It is located in the Da Ci'en Temple, southern suburb of Xia. In ancient China, as a tradition in the Tang dynasty, any person who passed the imperial examinations would have to climb up the Pagoda to the top and write poems and inscriptions. This act was a symbol of their soaring career for the future.

Vairocana Buddha Statue~ Is located in the Fengxian Tample. It is said that the face of the Buddha is sculpted after the face of Empress Wu Zetian (625- 705AD). This statue helps the followers of Buddhism worship the Buddha and the Empress. The statue also reflects the political, economic, and cultural ways of life in ancient China. Vairocana Buddha reflects the different jobs and lifestyles people had including architecture, calligraphy, music, fabric making, the fields of arts and medicine.  


Block Printing~ This invention first appeared during the Tang dynasty. In order to start printing the text was first written on pieces of thin paper. Then it was glued, faced down, onto a wooden plate. This text was then carved out to make a wooden block printing plate, this made it possible to print the text onto paper. The block printing technique allowed books to be made for education and for authors to share their stories.

Ma Qiu (Polo) Game~ This game was the most popular and most played game during ancient China. This game was used as combat training for the Chinese military to make them stronger. Ma Wiu is played on horseback. The object of the game is to attempt to hit the ball into the goal using a stick while still staying on the horse.