The Chinese Folk Dance on the Silk Road during High Tang Dynasty Period
The Chinese Folk Dance on the Silk Road during High Tang Dynasty Period

Summary/Abstract: During high Tang Dynasty period, the Silk Road has been able to access central Asia, the Middle East and Europe, and the Maritime Silk Road also started to come into being. The emperors of Tang Dynasty were open and practical, and actively absorbed other regions’ cooperation and development experience, which enhanced the integration of western culture and central plains culture. Lots of historical records, such as The New Book of Tang’s History, Records on the Western Regions of the Great Tang Empire, wall painting of dance accompanied with music in Dunhuang City, pottery figurine of dancer in Tang Dynasty, dancer relieves in bas-reliefs on precipices, etc., show that the Chinese folk dance in High Tang Dynasty period is inclusive and has a complete system. Besides that, the dancing and music in this period not only has strong music characteristics in the western region, but also keeps its own traditional style. Chinese folk dance in High Tang Dynasty has following characters: A wide variety, diversity, exquisite choreography technology and perfect music and dance system; the emperors in Tang Dynasty paid attention on music- accompanied dance more than the rulers in other dynasties.

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