The Sui and Tang dynasties were an important stage in the development of ancient Chinese culture, and the cultural prosperity of this period had multiple signs. This article will detail the signs of cultural prosperity in the Sui and Tang dynasties from the four aspects of system, performance, creation and exchange.
First, the improvement of the system During the Sui and Tang dynasties, the system was unprecedentedly perfected. During the Sui Dynasty, Taichang Temple was set up, which was responsible for managing various ** affairs such as Yale and advocacy. The Tang Dynasty set up official institutions such as pear orchards and teaching workshops, and systematically sorted out and studied the court and the people. In addition, the Tang Dynasty also formulated a strict music rhythm system, such as the "Tang Rhythm and Ritual Order" stipulates the procedures, occasions and instrument configuration of music performances, so that the first activities are more standardized and orderly.
Second, the prevalence of performance During the Sui and Tang dynasties, performance became an important part of social and cultural life. ** meetings of various scales are often held inside and outside the court, such as banquets, tribal performances, and great music. These ** will not only have Yale from the Central Plains, but also Hu music and Buddhism from the Western Regions, reflecting the integration of multiple cultures. In addition, the rise of the citizen class has also given birth to a wealth of folk activities, such as the emergence of entertainment venues such as tile shops and goulans, which have made the performance more popular.
3. The Prosperity of Creation During the Sui and Tang dynasties, creation showed an unprecedented prosperity. During this period, a large number of outstanding ** families emerged, such as Li Guinian, Lei Haiqing, etc. Their works vary in style, from elegant and solemn music to lively and cheerful folk music. At the same time, the creation of the first in this period is also reflected in songs, instrumental music, etc., such as "Qin Women's Yin", "Ni Dress and Feather Song" and other famous songs are widely sung, showing the rich connotation of the creation of the Tang Dynasty.
Fourth, the active exchange of ** During the Sui and Tang dynasties, the cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries became increasingly active. With the smooth passage of the Silk Road, a large number of Western Regions were introduced to the Central Plains, which had a profound impact on the Central Plains. At the same time, the Tang Dynasty also sent many ** envoys overseas, such as Bai Juyi's envoy to India and other places to introduce foreign ** into the court. This frequent exchange made the culture of the Sui and Tang dynasties open and inclusive.
To sum up, the signs of cultural prosperity in the Sui and Tang dynasties are mainly reflected in the improvement of the system, the prevalence of performances, the prosperity of creation and the activity of exchanges. These signs not only reflect the unique style of the first culture of the Sui and Tang dynasties, but also provide valuable information for us to study the first culture of ancient China.