In what ways did Shenbao change their attitude, through its discourse, towards the fall of the monarchy, and, how did this relate to the public opinion of its readership in that process?
This paper explores the history of Chinese Shuaijiao (wrestling). The sport has a history that is connected to the development of Chinese nationalism during the transformation of Qing China into...Show moreThis paper explores the history of Chinese Shuaijiao (wrestling). The sport has a history that is connected to the development of Chinese nationalism during the transformation of Qing China into the Chinese Republic. Shuaijiao morphed from an activity which occupied an important position in the Manchu Qing empire into an instrument to promote Republican nationalism.Show less
This thesis examines and compares the laws concerning marriage and divorce in the Qing dynasty and the Republican period. It also looks at the May Fourth Movement that happened during the...Show moreThis thesis examines and compares the laws concerning marriage and divorce in the Qing dynasty and the Republican period. It also looks at the May Fourth Movement that happened during the Republican period and how it influenced the formation of the laws concerning marriage and divorce in that period. Finally it will also look at what the impact of these laws were on the position of women.Show less
This thesis examines the rituals of succession in 18th century Korea and China. Producing a suitable heir to inherit the throne was an imperative for royals in order to extend their dynasty....Show moreThis thesis examines the rituals of succession in 18th century Korea and China. Producing a suitable heir to inherit the throne was an imperative for royals in order to extend their dynasty. However, from the case studies examined in this thesis, it becomes clear that there were palpable tensions between the eldest prince and the emperor incumbent. In both cases the outcome of the conflicts was execution of the heir apparent himself. The central question then is how and why these perilous cracks in the royal relationship formed between ruler and heir apparent.Show less
This thesis documents a research on the mixture of Western and Chinese perspective techniques applied in city scape paintings of the Qianlong period (1735-1796). Generally speaking, previous...Show moreThis thesis documents a research on the mixture of Western and Chinese perspective techniques applied in city scape paintings of the Qianlong period (1735-1796). Generally speaking, previous research on this topic did not mention the creation of a whole new style of perspective. Therefore, this study aims to find the evidence of the invention of Sino-Western perspective techniques applied in city scape paintings from the Qianlong court. Moreover, the creation of this new style could be related to the Emperor's cultural and political agenda. In the first chapters, the Western and Chinese techniques of perspective will be discussed. Furthermore, the Qianlong emperor's political and cultural agenda will be discussed as well. This study will be concluded with a chapter on Sino-Western perspective in Chinese pictorial art using various case studies. In this study, the connection between Qianlong's political and cultural agenda will be connected with the invention of the Sino-Western perspective techniques.Show less
This thesis provides an analysis of Xianfeng banknotes (1853-1859) in the British Museum. The aim of this thesis is to investigate to what extent the current sources on this topic confirm its...Show moreThis thesis provides an analysis of Xianfeng banknotes (1853-1859) in the British Museum. The aim of this thesis is to investigate to what extent the current sources on this topic confirm its features.Show less
In this thesis I explore a type of nineteenth century Chinese-made porcelain decorated with human figures and related texts. I look for possible explanations for the fact that this group has...Show moreIn this thesis I explore a type of nineteenth century Chinese-made porcelain decorated with human figures and related texts. I look for possible explanations for the fact that this group has received little attention. I explore the source of the illustrations from a seventeenth century Chinese wood-block printed book showing forty iconic historical figures. My analysis and comparison of the source of the illustrations with the features of the decorated porcelain suggest that the decorations are organized in a consistent and rational way. The visual impact of the icons of exemplary figures on the porcelain becomes more information than decoration.Show less
