Chinese history

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Chinese history. Get inspired and try out new things.
3k people searched this
·
Last updated 4d
Queer History, Chinese Folk Art, Gay History, Lgbt History, Raoul Dufy, Lgbt Art, Chinese History, Asian Culture, Edo Period

We move now from Germany to ancient China, to two of the most famous gay couples in Chinese history and the sources of some of the most recognizable queer symbols in China: the bitten peach and the torn sleeve. While these are not common symbols in most Western media, it is used in China as code phrases for relationships between two men. Though the stories may have been slightly distorted throughout the years, both are still very important parts of queer history.

The Four Beauties or Four Great Beauties are four ancient Chinese women, renowned for their beauty. The scarcity of historical records concerning them meant that much of what is known of them today has been greatly embellished by legend. They gained their reputation from the influence they exercised over kings and emperors and, consequently, the way their actions impacted Chinese history. Three of the Four Beauties brought kingdoms to their knees and their lives ended in tragedy. Chinese Art Ancient, Four Beauties Of China, Ancient Chinese Illustration, Chinese Cultural Art, Ancient Chinese Art Painting, Ancient Asian Art, Ancient Chinese Woman, Chinese Kingdom, Ancient Chinese Painting

The Four Beauties or Four Great Beauties are four ancient Chinese women, renowned for their beauty. The scarcity of historical records concerning them meant that much of what is known of them today has been greatly embellished by legend. They gained their reputation from the influence they exercised over kings and emperors and, consequently, the way their actions impacted Chinese history. Three of the Four Beauties brought kingdoms to their knees and their lives ended in tragedy.

Related interests

Chinese history and more

Explore related boards