Tang Dynasty

618–906 CE

Ancient Buddhist rock carvings at Longmen Grottoes, featuring large central Buddha statue and smaller figures.

A period marked by cosmopolitanism and a blossoming of arts and culture in China

sancai camel tang dynasty

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Colorful ceramic horse sculpture with detailed saddle and bridle

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han gan night shining white , tang dynasty

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sancai camel tang dynasty

Important terms and concepts

Silk Roads

Trade route

Sancai

Ink painting

Cultural diffusion

Buddhism

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