4 10 43 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/cf6e5b00d5ba7557dc478bafc4057be7.jpg 31efd7ac0dae9527b8657d86de9ef6fb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ceramic Description An account of the resource Ceramic (from clay) produces a lot of containers and tools for many ancient Chinese people. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Different parts of a Terracotta warrior were created separately then assembled afterwards. Each of the 8,000 terracotta warriors is unique, with a different face and facial expression, and they vary in uniform and hairstyle in accordance with rank. Archeologists believe that they were manufactured in workshops by government labourers and local craftsmen. After completion, the figures were positioned in the tomb along with real weapons and body armour (subsequently stolen) in precise military formation. At the very beginning, when the Army was made, the whole army, including warriors, chariots and horses, was painted and looked more colorful than it does today. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Ceramic Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. The Terracotta Army was meant to protect Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife. Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. In 1974 when the vaults were opened and exposed to the atmosphere. The original colour coatings were severely damaged, then aged and peeled off, thanks to quick oxidation when the sculptures are unearthed. Xia Yin, director of the relics-protection department at Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum Site Museum explains what happened: “Practically every warrior and horse was painted, but having been buried for more than 2,200 years the pigments were so old they began to change just 15 seconds after they were unearthed. Within four minutes the painting layers bound together by pigments became dehydrated, tilted and broke from the surface.” Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Terracotta Army 兵馬俑 Description An account of the resource The Terracotta Army (also known as the "Terracotta Warriors") is a massive collection of terracotta sculpture consisting of 8,000 clay warriors and horses which were discovered in 1974 next to the mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, who died in 210 BC, in Shaanxi province, China. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Qin Shi Huangdi Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Height: 184-197cm (6ft-6ft 5in) Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Subject The topic of the resource Ceramic, Funeral, War Qin Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/3d274c2d42cd9d6fa54ee2c4126e7908.jpg b3746094b6007b2f416673f4d4588cc0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fabric Description An account of the resource Fabric, whether it is made by wool, or silk, involves in Chinese people's everyday life. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Silkworm cocoons are harvested and spun into a thread. The thread is woven into a fabric. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Silk, Fabric, Silkworms Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. It is used as a material. Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. According to Confucius himself, about the year 2,700 BC... The wife of the Yellow Emperor Huangdi was having tea under a mulberry tree when a silkworm cocoon fell into her cup. As she watched, a strand of fiber unspun from the cocoon, and she realized that the strong filament could be used to make cloth. Thus, an industry was born. She taught her people how to raise silkworms and later invented the loom. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese Silk 絲綢 Description An account of the resource A silkworm produces 1000 meters (3280 feet) of silk thread in its lifespan of just 28 days and is of great value. Major local silk products in China are Shu, Yun, Song Brocade and brocades by ethnic minorities such as the Zhuang and the Dong peoples are well renowned. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Prior Xia Dynasty (3630 BC) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Flat, Sheet Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Subject The topic of the resource Clothes, Silkworms Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The wife of the Yellow Emperor Huangdi Prior Xia Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/e0770fdea42e60c49939c1d39919454c.jpeg bfe4e6896556832a067e8a70da45bc31 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fabric Description An account of the resource Fabric, whether it is made by wool, or silk, involves in Chinese people's everyday life. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Embroidery was created through sewing fabric of different colours. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Silk, Fabric Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. Embroidery was used as decoration of fabrics. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese Embroidery 刺繡 Description An account of the resource Embroidery in this period symbolized social status. The patterns covered a larger range, from sun, moon, stars, mountains, dragons, and phoenix to tiger, flower and grass, clouds and geometric patterns. It is originated in the Zhou Dynasty (1027 – 221 BC). Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Zhou Dynasty (1027 – 221 BC) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Flat Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Zhou Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/222e7cb242f4fca8cdfbedb4858c356d.jpg 548fe1f9eab248b8a9f06163f2c6a0b5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mineral Description An account of the resource Unearthed from the ground, minerals are some raw materials that are widely used. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Jade items were shaped with sand, cords and drills. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Jade, Mineral Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. Jade was commonly used to create accessories or decorations. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese Jade 翡翠 Description An account of the resource Jade crafting were among the most precious and luxurious ones, with a history of four thousand years. Jade symbolizes merit, grace and dignity and occupies a special position in people's consciousness. It is used both to decorate rooms, and as jewelry by people hoping for a blessing. People believed that jade was the expression of the most beautiful stone. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Qing Dynasty (1644 AD – 1911 AD) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Hard, Smooth Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Qing Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/cef6d79b3cb69afd72c930a259154e61.jpg fdb2d8d020d3b732ac5f40f527a04d39 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Metal Description An account of the resource Similar to minerals, metals are considered as abundant raw materials for crafting products. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Copper and tin would be melted to form bronze. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Bronze, Metal Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. Vessels were used to make sacrificial offerings of food to previous ancestors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bronze Vessels 青銅器皿 Description An account of the resource Bronze Age began around 2000 B.C, Shang and Zhou dynasties. Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, were used to fashion weapons, parts of chariots and ritual vessels. Chinese bronzes are central to Chinese civilization. The ability to manipulate metal ores to produce useful tools is one of the major steps in the development of human civilization. it was made for the elite and were associated with power. The vessels were made to serve grain and wine, which played an important role in the ritual banquets that took place in family temples or over ceremonial tombs. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Hard, Metallic Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Subject The topic of the resource Daily necessity, Level of technology Shang Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/00294f98ccc88f77651d3db42b5b7b65.jpg 7800a1482bdc1b4f8ae1eb45b694ea5f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paper Description An account of the resource Being one of the 4 great inventions in China, paper exists in everyone's daily life for centuries. Many products and crafts rely on papers. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cai lun Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Cloth, Paper, Wood / Bamboo Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. Kites were originally used for military intelligence but now are used as toys. Mainly, they were used for military purposes. The first kites were what we today would call prototype kites: they were made of light wood and cloth. They were designed to mimic a bird's natural flight. The first Chinese kites were used for measuring distances, which was useful information for moving large armies across difficult terrain. They were also used to calculate and record wind readings and provided a unique form of communication similar to ship flags at sea. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Kite construction consists of three parts: framing, gluing and decoration. With framing, light woods such as bamboo were often used to create the bones of the kite. These are both light, exceptionally strong, and pliable. Many frame shapes were popular, including traditional representations of birds, butterflies and dragonflies, as well as non-winged insects such as centipedes or mythical animals like dragons. Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. It was in the city of Weifang that Marco Polo, in 1282, supposedly witnessed the flying of a manned kite. According to Marco Polo's travel diary, there existed a tradition in Weihai at the time for testing the wind with a kite in order to determine if an imminent voyage would be good or not. This was done by binding a sailor to a large kite to a ship as it "rode with the wind", then casting kite and sailor off the ship into the breeze. If the kite and its passenger flew high and straight, it was a sign that the voyage would be a good one. When he returned to Italy, Marco Polo brought with him a Chinese kite, and soon, thanks to the Silk Road, the Chinese kite became known throughout Europe, and from Europe, it would of course travel to the New World, the Americas. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese Kites 風箏 Description An account of the resource These kites are delicately made of paper and bamboo have numerous shapes such as swallow, centipede, butterfly etc. Regarded as an artistic marvel, the kite makers' skills in both painting and in the design of the kites' flexible flying movement are well renowned. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mozi, Lu Ban Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC – 256 BC) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Flat, Colourful Subject The topic of the resource Entertainment, Folk art, Decoration Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Zhou Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/2c3a40e6f6d380d99ea7b55432cbf3df.jpg 9c5542087c9d52724b93654064b57e8d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paper Description An account of the resource Being one of the 4 great inventions in China, paper exists in everyone's daily life for centuries. Many products and crafts rely on papers. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cai lun Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. There are two methods of making paper cuttings, one is using scissors, and the other is using knives. Scissor cuttings can make several paper cuttings at one time by cutting several papers together, while knife cuttings are made on a swampy mixture of ashes and tallow, which can make only one piece at one time. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Paper Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. Paper cuttings were mainly used in regional rituals, decorations and styling. In the past, paper was cut into images of people or things such as money and clothes, which were buried with the dead or burned at funerals. This is a superstition that these things burned or buried would accompany the dead in another world. Paper cuttings were also used to decorate sacrifices. Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. In rural areas, paper cutting is traditionally a handicraft for women. In the past, every girl was supposed to master it and brides were often judged by their skills. Professional paper cutting artists are, on the other hand, usually males who earned guaranteed incomes by working in workshops. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paper-Cuttings 剪紙 Description An account of the resource Paper-Cuttings are diversified patterns cut into red paper with scissors. Different patterns such as monkey, flowers and figures can be cut vividly and perfectly by some female artisans in rural areas. People paste paper-cuttings onto their windows and other places to express their hopes and wishes. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty (202 BC– 220 AD) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Flat, Red Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Subject The topic of the resource Folk art, Festival, Decoration Han Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/6d34af298ccb9c2a63d65635f8bd0720.jpg 558d1b3cc788f278c1bef01f99277635 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mineral Description An account of the resource Unearthed from the ground, minerals are some raw materials that are widely used. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Engravings on the seal face can follow several calligraphy styles, which master engravers work hard to develop. Common carvings include Chinese characters, landscapes, figures, birds, or flowers. Seals can be carved one of two ways: the material is carved away from the character, leaving a red ink outline when used on paper, or the character is carved into the material, leaving the character in white amidst a red background. Seals can have a variety of shapes and sizes. There are four parts to a seal: grip or handle, body or platform, sides, and face. Carvings may be done on the grip portion of the seal or on the entire seal. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Mineral, Stone Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. Seals were used to mark documents. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource China Seals 印章 Description An account of the resource A Chinese seal (印章 yìnzhāng) is a seal or stamp used to mark important documents, pieces of art, contracts, or any other item that requires a signature. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Qin Dynasty (221 BC - 207 BC) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Prism Base Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Subject The topic of the resource Nation, Character, Style Qin Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/301edd4c46800e1ba4cb39fc2623e3ed.jpeg a067a238e605c513f89e6718e9f86d41 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Other Materials Description An account of the resource Other undefined items are categorised here, such as items made of animal skins, body parts, or something intangible. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Rods are attached to specially-shaped sheets to make puppets. These puppets cast shadows on cloth. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Cloth, Leather, Paper Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. Shadow puppetry is a form of entertainment which is often associated with child entertainment. Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. There are several myths and legends about the origins of shadow puppetry in China. The most famous one has it that Chinese shadow puppetry originated when the favourite concubine of Emperor Wu of Han (156-87 AD) died and magician Shao-weng promised to raise her spirit. The emperor could see a shadow that looked like her move behind the curtains that the magician had placed around some lit torches. It is often told that the magician used a shadow puppet, but the original text in Book of Han gives no reason to believe in a relation to shadow puppetry. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shadow Puppetry 皮影 Description An account of the resource Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated cut-out figures (shadow puppets) which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Flat Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Subject The topic of the resource Performance, Folk art, Concert Tang Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/289e7ef7237c0809bc396639fed200f0.jpg 048ed59628d1e27ac25627057a2277ac Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Other Materials Description An account of the resource Other undefined items are categorised here, such as items made of animal skins, body parts, or something intangible. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Sugar painting was often done on marble or metal panels. The process of sugar painting includes four steps, including boiling down syrup, painting on a plane, sticking to a stick, removing from the plane. If a three dimensional figure is created, layers of pre-made two dimensional sugar painting. Although techniques vary, normally the hot sugar is drizzled from a small ladle onto a flat surface, usually white marble or metal. The outline is produced with a relatively thick stream of sugar. Then, supporting strands of thinner sugar are placed to attach to the outline, and fill in the body of the figure. These supporting strands may be produced with swirls, zig-zags, or other patterns. Finally, when completed, a thin wooden stick, used to hold the figure, is attached in two or more places with more sugar. Then, while still warm and pliable, the figure is removed from the surface using a spatula-like tool, and is sold to the waiting customer, or placed on display. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Sugar candy Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. It is a form of decoration and snack. Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. Some say Chen Zi'ang is the creator of it. He loved to eat brown sugar, but he liked to eat it in a unique way that he can both appreciate like an artwork and enjoy like sweets. So he melted the sugar and casted the sugar into molds to form its shape. One day, as he was holding the sugar casting on his hand, the prince passed by and saw it. He asked for it and took it away. After he got back, the emperor saw it and thought of it as an interesting invention. He complimented Chen Zi'ang and gives it a name, “sugar pancake”. So it became a snack popular in the court. After he left the palace, he spread this technique in his hometown, located in modern Sichuan province. Because of the emperor's compliment, this form of art and food became popular quickly and developed as the sugar painting nowadays. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sugar Painting 糖畫 Description An account of the resource Hot liquid sugar is used to make two-dimensional art and solidifies after cooling down. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Flat Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) / Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) Subject The topic of the resource Painting, Drawing, Folk art Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chen Zi'ang (陳子昂) Ming Dynasty Tang Dynasty