Zhou Dynasty: Western and Eastern Periods
The Met’s chronology distinguishes Western Zhou, 1046–771 BCE, from Eastern Zhou, 770–256 BCE.
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History
Key events and dynasties that shaped modern China — timelines, facts, and references.
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Zhuangzi: A Thinker and a Composite Text
Zhuangzi is associated with classical Daoist philosophy; the text bearing his name includes writings by more than one contributor.
Zhuge Liang: Reading a Later Painting as Evidence
Su Liupeng’s 1853 painting of visits to Zhuge Liang’s hut is a later artistic representation of an earlier narrative.