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A Brief Discussion on the Art Education of the Qing Imperial Family
- 1 Zhejiang Normal University
- 2 Zhejiang Normal University
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Abstract
Throughout the history of the Qing Dynasty, its rulers showed great enthusiasm for literary and artistic pursuits, leading to the emergence of numerous imperial family members with talent in painting and calligraphy. This phenomenon holds significant importance for dynasties governed by ethnic minorities, making it a subject worthy of study. In this paper, the author explores the educational institution for imperial princes—the "Shangshufang" (the Imperial Study) to understand the curriculum they studied. Furthermore, the focus shifts to the art education, as not all imperial princes were required to study painting and calligraphy. However, mastering these art forms not only nurtured their characters but also brought them closer to literati, enabling their integration into the social circle of the Han Chinese. This, in turn, facilitated better communication and cultural blending between the Manchu and Han ethnicities.
Keywords
Qing imperial family, Shangshufang, art education, Manchu, Han
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Zhu,J.;Pan,Z. (2023). A Brief Discussion on the Art Education of the Qing Imperial Family. Communications in Humanities Research,16,46-53.
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