Chapter 12 Section 2 Deborah Thompson

The Tang Dynasty strengthened China’s economy by supporting farming and trade.

They gave more land to the farmers which allowed farmers to make advances such as: They improved irrigation and introduced new ways of growing their crops. They began to growtea. They developed new kinds of rice, which grew well in poor soil, produced more per acre, grew faster, and were resistant to disease.

They had roads and waterways built which made travel within and outside China much easier and increased trade. They established trade routes which linked China to Central Asia, India, and Southwest Asia. They opened new ports along China’s coast to boost trade.

They controlled the Silk Road and traded these goods. Paper Tea Steel Silk Fabric Porcelain

The Chinese developed new technologies, Such as steelmaking and printing.

Discovered that coal could be used to heat things. Developed block printing and began printing books first book was a Buddhist book called Diamond Sutra. Made armor, swords, helmets, stoves, farm tools, drills, steel chains, steel nails, and sewing needles. Mixed molten iron with carbon from coal to create steel. New Technologies For Tang And Song

Name New technologies Chinese printer named Pi Sheng invented the movable type for printing. Made gunpowder for use in explosives and fireworks. Built large ships with rudders and sails. Invented the compass to help them find their way at sea.

During the Tang and Song dynasties, China Enjoyed a golden age of art and literature.

Tang and Song eras were a golden age for Chinese culture. Chinese rulers actively Supported art and Literature, and invited artists and poets to Live in capital city Of Changan. Chinese writers best expressed themselves in poems. Invention of printing helped to spread Chinese ideas and artwork

Li Bo was one of the most popular poets of the Tang Era, and his poems centered on nature. (Still Night Thoughts) Duo Fo was a favorite poet Who wrote serious poems That dealt with issues Such as social injustice and Problems with the poor (Spring Landscape).

Evening haze creeps up hill paths, I lie in the pavilion overlooking The river: light clouds envelop Cliff sides, and the moon’s reflection Is twisted by the waters: Cranes and storks rest after Their flight: wild beasts howl As they seek their prey: sleep Does not come to me, for still I worry about war, knowing I have No way to set the world aright

What is the poet describing? a.The countryside in the evening b.A city street c.An ocean voyage d.The morning sunrise Why can the author not sleep? a.It is too noisy b.His friend wakes him c.He is worried about war d.He is not in his bed

Artists did not try to make exact pictures of the landscapes being painted. It expressed Daoist belief that a person can’t know the whole truth They portrayed the idea instead and left empty spaces. Widespread painting during the Song Era They demonstrated that people are living in, not controlling, nature and are part of the harmony of nature. Calligraphy is still used today. Painters used a brush and ink to write beautiful characters called calligraphy. People portrayed as small figures Chinese Painting

Chinese artisans perfected the art of making porcelain which became known as “china.” Porcelain was made into plates, cups, figurines, and vases.