From pre-Christian times until the 8th and 9th century ce, the great trade routes crossed from the Middle East through Central Asia into China. Hinduism, Buddhism, some knowledge of ancient Greek, and much knowledge of Indian arts entered into …

The Sinosphere, [1] also known as the Chinese cultural sphere, [2] East Asian cultural sphere, [3] or the Sinic world, [4] encompasses multiple countries in East Asia and Southeast Asia that were historically heavily influenced by Chinese culture. [4][5] The Sinosphere comprises Greater China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. [6]

Jun 17, 2024 · The culture in East Asia is often referred to as the Confucian culture and is characterized by the Chinese language, traditional writing systems of Hanzi, and shared religious and ethical ideas represented by Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.

Historically, East Asia’s greatest expressions of popular culture are associated with periods of stability and wealth when merchants, shopkeepers, artisans, and other “middle class” people, those with means and leisure, enjoy and explore life …

The culture of Asia encompasses the collective and diverse customs and traditions of art, architecture, music, literature, lifestyle, philosophy, food, politics and religion that have been practiced and maintained by the numerous ethnic groups of the continent of Asia since prehistory.

East Asian arts, the visual arts, performing arts, and music of China, Korea (North Korea and South Korea), and Japan. (The literature of this region is treated in separate articles on Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature.)

Traditional Chinese philosophy, art, music, cuisine, and literature have influenced not only East Asia but also the world. Key elements of Chinese culture such as Confucianism, Taoism, calligraphy, tea culture, and traditional Chinese medicine have spread worldwide.

Eastern culture, also known as Eastern civilization and historically as Oriental culture, is an umbrella term for the diverse cultural heritages of social norms, ethical values, traditional customs, belief systems, political systems, artifacts and technologies of the Eastern world.

China, with its rich tapestry of ethnic groups, offers a complex and diverse cultural experience. From the nomadic herders in Mongolia to the bustling business districts of Hong Kong, East …

This subject is an introduction to various forms of culture in East Asia (focusing on China, Japan and Korea), including both traditional and contemporary examples. Critically examines the shared cultural elements that are widely considered to constitute “East Asian culture,” and also the diversity within East Asia, historically and today.