Ming Magazine
21 April 2021
The Ming dynasty
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Heritage
Topics
What we have left of the Ming dynasty
The Great Wall of China.
Currency
Artifacts
Art
Currency
Artifacts
Art
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Economic heritage. Cultural heritage. Art. Landmark.
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In this magazine we will discuss the heritage of the Ming dynasty through the following aspects:
A. Economic
B. Culture
C. Art
D. Landmarks
In each of these topics the author will talk about what we still have left of the Ming dynasty regarding their aspect.
A. Economic
B. Culture
C. Art
D. Landmarks
In each of these topics the author will talk about what we still have left of the Ming dynasty regarding their aspect.
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A. Economic factors
B. Religion and cultural artifacts.
C. Arts
D. Landmarks
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During 1368-1644 the Ming dynasty of China was the largest economy in the world. This period was one of China’s “golden ages”, this was due to great technological advancements; political influence of trading merchants and the gradual weakening of imperial rule.Currency
Paper money was produced in the Ming dynasty because of the lack of metal to make bronze coins, and was used until around 1573. The Chinese were the first people to use paper money and successfully convince people of its value, however, due to hyperinflation and money fraud, they began using gold coins again which where harder to replicate than the paper money which was often replicated and used by poorer parts of the economy, which contributed to the hyperinflation. Paper money was made
Agriculture
Many technological advances were made in the gardening department of the economy, which included ploughing and advances water distribution methods. This allowed for mass plantations and aided in the marketing part of the economy. There were three types of markets: the rural market, the urban-rural market, and the national market.
Travel and trade
Trade occurred mostly over seas with European and west Asian countries along the Silk Road. Chinese junk ships were taken to sea in large fleets that traveled for months at a time. Often times travellers would return form voyages with exotic animals, war prisoners and foreign spices.
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The cultural heritage
the religion and the cultural artifacts
The Ming dynasty left behind their primary spiritual framework which was Confucianism. Confucianism was, and still is, a belief system that prioritizes social status and respect over pursuits of enlightenment or heaven, which became the Ming dynasty’s foundation.
Confucius, the founder of this belief system, wrote heavily on the concepts of piety, or cultural and spiritual dedication, which he considered to come in a number of forms, including reverence towards one’s parents and elders and reverence of husbands by their wives. Still today in traditional families, women’s job was to bare children and look after them. Most have to give up their job ambitions just to raise their family.
Ming China had a tradition of the woman binding their feet and some people in China still do this as it is considered a cultural action and a symbol of beauty.
They also left behind many stories and lessons that scholars now study and write about when studying Ming China.
Many scholars write about how ruthless Zhu Yuanzhang was – it is suggested that he turned his palace into a system of secret police to demolish any signs of disloyalty. Zhu Yuanzhang had thousands of people killed because he was convinced that they weren’t loyal to him.
Ming also left China with the ties, that were made while exploring and traveling, with the west
Ming Dynasty is also remembered for its drama, literature and world-renowned porcelain which some are still around and in museums, for example vases, bowls and statues.
Confucius, the founder of this belief system, wrote heavily on the concepts of piety, or cultural and spiritual dedication, which he considered to come in a number of forms, including reverence towards one’s parents and elders and reverence of husbands by their wives. Still today in traditional families, women’s job was to bare children and look after them. Most have to give up their job ambitions just to raise their family.
Ming China had a tradition of the woman binding their feet and some people in China still do this as it is considered a cultural action and a symbol of beauty.
They also left behind many stories and lessons that scholars now study and write about when studying Ming China.
Many scholars write about how ruthless Zhu Yuanzhang was – it is suggested that he turned his palace into a system of secret police to demolish any signs of disloyalty. Zhu Yuanzhang had thousands of people killed because he was convinced that they weren’t loyal to him.
Ming also left China with the ties, that were made while exploring and traveling, with the west
Ming Dynasty is also remembered for its drama, literature and world-renowned porcelain which some are still around and in museums, for example vases, bowls and statues.
The cultural heritage
the religion and the cultural artifacts
Arts
This is a gold hair pin.
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Art Heritage Of The Ming Dynasty
Art in the Ming Dynasty was one of their most treasured things the accomplished ,art work like ivory and horn carvings , jewellery , porcelain (blue and white) , porcelain sculptures and metal work.
One well known artist for porcelain sculpture was He Chaozong.
One of his creations:
One well known artist for porcelain sculpture was He Chaozong.
One of his creations:
Porcelain has a high level of mechanical resistance, low porosity and high density, which, on a daily basis, provide it with durability, innocuity, soft touch and beauty. It is a unique product, for it is important that you know the differences when related to other ceramic materials.
This is a gold hair pin.
Porcelain has a high level of mechanical resistance, low porosity and high density, which, on a daily basis, provide it with durability, innocuity, soft touch and beauty. It is a unique product, for it is important that you know the differences when related to other ceramic materials.
Landmark
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The Great Wall of China
China’s most memorable ancient landmark is The Great Wall of China. This 21196 km monument began its construction by the order of Qin Shi Huang in 221 B.C. and was fully completed in 1878.
The Great Wall is a powerful symbol for China. It shows the unification of China, because it linked to the first time China was unified in the Qin Dynasty. It represents the amazing ability China has to work together for the good of their country.
In 2002 International Friends of the Great Wall, the Beijing Bureau for Cultural Relics, and UNESCO’s Beijing office raised awareness of the matter. This resulted in them preventing any construction companies to buy land near The Wall. They also started conservation projects of parts of The Wall to bring back its glory. Even with all of this set in place the deterioration persisted and in 2016 a five year conservation project was announced to restore The Wall.