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Reimagining the Returning Modern Hanfu
In 2016, the Chinese Hanfu appeared on the Times Square screen in New York City, and in 2018 the first "Chinese Hua Costume Day" was held, 2019 Tmall Hanfu turnover exceeds 2 billion... Now more than ever, there is admiration and appreciation for Hanfu - is the performance of young people inheriting excellent traditional culture. A series of seemingly related, but unrelated news stories involving economics, culture, diplomacy, education, and many other areas have also inspired many people to make the connection that Hanfu is becoming more and more popular. For how did the Hanfu become popular? but always with divergent opinions, without major capital investment, without mainstream media publicity, and without clear academic support. How did this "new" thing, the Hanfu, suddenly appear in the streets and alleyways, in front of and behind the stage, and become a new era's scenic lines?From a conceptual point of view, Hanfu is still no official definition; from an industrial planning point of view, there is still no related industry association; from an academic theoretical point of view, still revolves around the history of ancient Chinese costumes; since it is still continuing to develop, how is Hanfu going over the years? What are… -
Documentary China Before China: Uncovering the Early Formation and Growth of Chinese Civilization
The Chinese civilization has a long and illustrious history spanning over five millennia. Within the river of time, there flow venerable heroes and legends that evoke admiration and awe. Many Chinese documentaries also focus on this rich tapestry of history, giving rise to top-notch masterpieces such as "Hexi Corridor," "The Journey of Xuanzang," and "Daming Palace." In this post, you will be introduced to a new documentary, "China Before China." This is the first documentary that stands from an archaeological perspective, exploring the origins of Chinese civilization through the lens of archaeology. Almost all China archaeological units participated in the filming, with over 100 top experts in the field leading the endeavor. The film's production team is also formidable, featuring the artistic teams behind "Wrath of Silence" and "Why Try to Change Me Now." Additionally, renowned musician Luo Dayou composed the theme song, and stars like Hu Ge, Wu Qian, and Cao Lei made cameo appearances without compensation. Of course, the most noteworthy aspect is the professional archaeological team, including esteemed figures like Professor Yan Wenming from the Chinese archaeological community, Professor Zhao Hui from Peking University, Professor Qin Ling, and Professor Li Xinwei from the Institute of Archaeology of… -
The Fashion Chronicles of Yang Guifei: Exploring the Changing Trends in Tang Dynasty Women’s Attire
The Tang Dynasty was known for its admiration of plumpness and loose clothing style, which emerged after the appearance of Yang Guifei. By examining these reliable historical materials, we can discover that the Kaiyuan and Tianbao periods were the fastest-changing phases in fashion during the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, we will use Yang Yuhuan's life as a reference to explore the history of women's fashion during the flourishing Tang Dynasty, focusing on four stages: her childhood in the early Kaiyuan period, her time in Luoyang during the middle of the Kaiyuan period, her status as a noble concubine in the early Tianbao period, and her tragic end in the late Tianbao period. From the early Tang Dynasty to the Wu Zhou period, the trend of women's fashion can be summarized as follows: from the slender and conservative style at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, to the gradually opening up under the reign of Emperor Dezong, and finally to the magnificent and flourishing Wu Zhou era. This was a time when the aesthetic ideals of Tang Dynasty women were characterized by elegance, confidence, and the willingness to showcase their figures. It was closely related to the influence of Empress Wu Zetian,…
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