For the Six states conquered by the Qin in the 3rd century BC, see Seven Warring States.
"Age of Fragmentation" redirects here. Not to be confused with Era of Fragmentation.
Six Dynasties (Chinese: 六朝; pinyin: Liù Cháo; 220–589 or 222–589[1]) is a collective term for six Han-ruled Chinese dynasties that existed from the early 3rd century AD to the late 6th century AD. The Six Dynasties period overlapped with the era of the Sixteen Kingdoms, a chaotic warring period in northern China after the collapse of the Western Jin dynasty. The term "Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties" (魏晋南北朝 [zh] ) is also used by Chinese historians when referring to the historical period of the Six Dynasties, although both terms do not refer to the exact same dynasties.
Xu Song (許嵩) from the Tang dynasty wrote a book titled Veritable Records of Jiankang (建康實錄) that provides a historical account of Jiankang, which gave rise to this list.
The Six Dynasties was an important era in the history of Chinese poetry, especially remarkable for its frank (for Classical Chinese poetry) descriptions of love and beauty. Especially important, and frequently translated into English, is the anthology New Songs from the Jade Terrace, compiled by Xu Ling (507–83), under the patronage of Crown Prince Xiao Gang (Later Emperor Jian Wen) of the Liang dynasty.[2] Also significant, is the Zi Ye, or "Lady Midnight" style, supposedly originating with an eponymously named fourth-century professional singer of the Jin dynasty.[3]
Legacy
Murals from a tomb of Northern Qi dynasty (550–577) in Jiuyuangang, Xinzhou, showing a rural hunting scene on horseback
Ewer, lidded tripod with handles, used for heating certain alcoholic drinks. Stoneware with pale green (celadon) glaze. Six Dynasties. Victoria and Albert Museum
As the first time in history that political centre of China was located in the south, with surge in population and continual development of economy and culture, this transformed southern China from being remote territories to the economic centre that can rival the north from Tang dynasty onwards.
The Japanese scholar Tanigawa Michio analysed the Six Dynasties period to test general theories of China's historical development. Some thinkers, Tanigawa writes, argue that China followed the set European pattern which Marxists and liberal thinkers thought to be universal, that is, from ancient slavery to medieval feudalism to modern capitalism, while others argue that "Chinese society was extraordinarily saturated with stagnancy, as compared to the West, and they assume that it existed in a qualitatively different historical world from Western society." That is, there an argument between those who see "uni-linear, monistic world history" and those who conceive of a "two-tracked or multitracked world history." Tanigawa's conclusion is that China did not have "feudalism" in the sense that Marxists use, but that the military governments did not develop a military aristocracy of the sort that developed in Europe. The period established social and political patterns which shaped China's history from that point on.[4]
^Wilkinson, Endymion (2000). Chinese history: A manual (Revised and enlarged ed.). Cambridge: Harvard University, Asia Center for the Harvard-Yenching Institute. p. 11. ISBN978-0-674-00249-4.
Dien, Albert E. (2007). Six Dynasties Civilization. Yale University Press. ISBN978-0-300-15795-6. JSTOR j.ctt5vm2b9.
Tanigawa, Michio (1985). Medieval Chinese Society and the Local "Community". Translated by Joshua A. Fogel. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. ISBN0520053702.
Watson, Burton (1971). Chinese Lyricism: Shih Poetry from the Second to the Twelfth Century. New York: Columbia University Press. ISBN0-231-03464-4
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Intellectual Trends Of The Early Six Dynasties Period Indiana University.
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For the Six states conquered by the Qin in the 3rd century BC see Seven Warring States Age of Fragmentation redirects here Not to be confused with Era of Fragmentation Six Dynasties Chinese 六朝 pinyin Liu Chao 220 589 or 222 589 1 is a collective term for six Han ruled Chinese dynasties that existed from the early 3rd century AD to the late 6th century AD The Six Dynasties period overlapped with the era of the Sixteen Kingdoms a chaotic warring period in northern China after the collapse of the Western Jin dynasty The term Wei Jin Southern and Northern Dynasties 魏晋南北朝 zh is also used by Chinese historians when referring to the historical period of the Six Dynasties although both terms do not refer to the exact same dynasties Contents 1 Six Dynasties with capitals in Jiankang 2 Poetry in the Six Dynasties 3 Legacy 4 See also 5 References 5 1 Citations 5 2 Sources 6 External linksSix Dynasties with capitals in Jiankang EditThe six dynasties based in Jiankang in modern Nanjing were Eastern Wu dynasty 222 280 Eastern Jin dynasty 317 420 Liu Song dynasty 420 479 Southern Qi dynasty 479 502 Liang dynasty 502 557 Chen dynasty 557 589 Xu Song 許嵩 from the Tang dynasty wrote a book titled Veritable Records of Jiankang 建康實錄 that provides a historical account of Jiankang which gave rise to this list Poetry in the Six Dynasties EditMain article Six Dynasties poetry The Six Dynasties was an important era in the history of Chinese poetry especially remarkable for its frank for Classical Chinese poetry descriptions of love and beauty Especially important and frequently translated into English is the anthology New Songs from the Jade Terrace compiled by Xu Ling 507 83 under the patronage of Crown Prince Xiao Gang Later Emperor Jian Wen of the Liang dynasty 2 Also significant is the Zi Ye or Lady Midnight style supposedly originating with an eponymously named fourth century professional singer of the Jin dynasty 3 Legacy Edit Murals from a tomb of Northern Qi dynasty 550 577 in Jiuyuangang Xinzhou showing a rural hunting scene on horseback Ewer lidded tripod with handles used for heating certain alcoholic drinks Stoneware with pale green celadon glaze Six Dynasties Victoria and Albert Museum As the first time in history that political centre of China was located in the south with surge in population and continual development of economy and culture this transformed southern China from being remote territories to the economic centre that can rival the north from Tang dynasty onwards Buddhism which first reached China via the Silk Road during the Eastern Han dynasty Buddhism flourished in the Six Dynasties and simultaneously in the Northern Dynasties and has been a major religion in China ever since The Japanese scholar Tanigawa Michio analysed the Six Dynasties period to test general theories of China s historical development Some thinkers Tanigawa writes argue that China followed the set European pattern which Marxists and liberal thinkers thought to be universal that is from ancient slavery to medieval feudalism to modern capitalism while others argue that Chinese society was extraordinarily saturated with stagnancy as compared to the West and they assume that it existed in a qualitatively different historical world from Western society That is there an argument between those who see uni linear monistic world history and those who conceive of a two tracked or multitracked world history Tanigawa s conclusion is that China did not have feudalism in the sense that Marxists use but that the military governments did not develop a military aristocracy of the sort that developed in Europe The period established social and political patterns which shaped China s history from that point on 4 See also EditChinese sovereign Dynasties in Chinese history History of China Nanjing Nanking Northern Dynasties Southern DynastiesReferences EditCitations Edit Wilkinson Endymion 2000 Chinese history A manual Revised and enlarged ed Cambridge Harvard University Asia Center for the Harvard Yenching Institute p 11 ISBN 978 0 674 00249 4 Watson 92 and following Watson 60 Tanigawa 1985 p 3 Sources Edit Dien Albert E 2007 Six Dynasties Civilization Yale University Press ISBN 978 0 300 15795 6 JSTOR j ctt5vm2b9 Tanigawa Michio 1985 Medieval Chinese Society and the Local Community Translated by Joshua A Fogel Berkeley CA University of California Press ISBN 0520053702 Watson Burton 1971 Chinese Lyricism Shih Poetry from the Second to the Twelfth Century New York Columbia University Press ISBN 0 231 03464 4 SIX DYNASTIES CIVILIZATIONExternal links EditIntellectual Trends Of The Early Six Dynasties Period Indiana University Ch 1 The Six Dynasties Dien Six Dynasties Civilization 300 to 600 CE CHINA Asia for Educators Columbia University Weatherhead Institute Documents maps links Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Six Dynasties amp oldid 1133217701, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
