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Content: Prehistoric Art Timeline. For later chronology,
see: History of Art Timeline. For specific movements,
see: History of Art. Tang Dynasty Art (618-906)
History, Types and Characteristics
Contents
• High 
        Point in Chinese Civilization
• Tang Arts and Culture
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Woodblock Printing
• Pottery
• Metalwork
• Later Chinese Dynasties
Additional Resources: For earlier Chinese cultures, see: - Neolithic 
        art in China(7500-2000 BCE)
- Shang Dynasty art(1600-1050 BCE)
- Zhou Dynasty art(1050-221 BCE)
- Qin Dynasty art(221-206 BCE)
- Han Dynasty art(206 BCE - 220 CE)
High 
        Point in Chinese Civilization
An important contributor to Chinese 
        art, and a high point in Chinese civilization, 
        the Tang Dynasty provided the first real stability since the collapse 
        of the Han Dynasty in 220 CE. Building on the political and administrative 
        structures put in place by its predecessor the Sui dynasty (589–618), 
        and making full use of its growing population to dominate central Asia 
        and the kingdoms along the Silk Road, the Tangs presided over a period 
        of growth and prosperity, marked by successful military and diplomatic 
        campaigns, intensified commerce along overland trade routes (to Syria 
        and Rome) as well as increased maritime trade with countries from around 
        the world. This prosperity - combined with increased cultural contacts 
        with its Asian neighbours (notably Korea, Japan, and Vietnam), as well 
        as Middle-Eastern and European peoples - helped to revitalize the former 
        practices of Sui Dynasty art, and instigated 
        a renaissance in many different types of art, 
        including music and poetry as well as Chinese 
        paintingand ceramic art.