The Ancient Chinese, an introduction

Duration: 24

Year Published: 1974

Creator: INTL. FILM FOUNDATION

Format: 16mm

Description: Traces the origins of China's earliest civilization--the Shang Chou, Han, T'ang, and Sung dynasties. Depicts the crucial events in the lives of Confucius, Huang Ti, Marco Polo, and the Mongol conquerors Genghis Khan and his grandson Kublai Khan., Animation, based on ancient Chinese motifs, blends with photography of China today, and with memorable works of art photographed at museums and private collections. China's earliest civilizations, origins and legends of the Shang, Chou, Han, Tang and Sung dynasties are included. Scenes today in Peking's Forbidden City, on a silk plantation, and of an artist practicing calligraphy show that China's history and deep-rooted traditions have continued longer than those of any other civilization.

Complete Record: Traces the origins of China's earliest civilization--the Shang Chou, Han, T'ang, and Sung dynasties. Depicts the crucial events in the lives of Confucius, Huang Ti, Marco Polo, and the Mongol conquerors Genghis Khan and his grandson Kublai Khan., Animation, based on ancient Chinese motifs, blends with photography of China today, and with memorable works of art photographed at museums and private collections. China's earliest civilizations, origins and legends of the Shang, Chou, Han, Tang and Sung dynasties are included. Scenes today in Peking's Forbidden City, on a silk plantation, and of an artist practicing calligraphy show that China's history and deep-rooted traditions have continued longer than those of any other civilization.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.