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Content: ancient(ca. 2000 BC-500 AD), medieval(ca. 500-1500), and modern(ca. 1500-). The ancient period was the formative ageof Chinese culture, during which Chinese styles of art and architecture gradually emerged. The body of surviving Chinese art from this period is relatively small, and consists mainly of sculpture. The formative age was followed by the golden ageof Chinese art, which spanned the Tangand Songdynasties(which together cover most of the medieval period). In art history, a "golden age" (or "classical age") is a period of outstanding achievement, whose works come to be regarded as models of excellence. These models become a common point of reference for artists of future ages, who often emulate and develop upon classical styles. In short, during the golden age(Tang/Song period), mature Chinese sculpture, painting, and architecture all flourished.