Culture

Siobhan Cooper, Student Writer

                An important part of the Han Dynasty’s culture was the literature. It was successful because of the invention of paper. People were soon writing down the history of China and recording it for people to find later on. By doing this, it has helped people learn more about China. Also, literature helped with inventions. Since literature flourished, people were able to communicate better and would be able to use that communication to work together. With that, people were inventing new machines such as the loom. Because the loom was invented, silk was being woven and in which was traded. The silk was able to be traded for money. With the help of literature, the Han Dynasty prospered. Another part of the Han Dynasty’s culture was the arts. Before pure letters, people used to use calligraphy and paintings to communicate. When ceramics and pottery were developed many people stopped using calligraphy and paintings. People would make pots, pans or anything they needed for their afterlife to put in their tombs. Culture was important to the Han Dynasty and it also helped them prosper.

This is literature the Han Dynasty used. It helped the people communicate better because they used to use symbols and paintings. (http://www.china-guide.com/poetry/poetry.htm)

This is pottery used in the Han Dynasty. People would make things that they would need on their journey to the afterlife. (http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/history/han/western.htm)