Study On Cultural Activities Of Imperial Clan In Tang Dynasty

The imperial clan of the Tang Dynasty is not only an important part of the royal political group, but also an outstanding group in the cultural field. The culture of the imperial clan is an important part of the entire Tang culture. Although there has been considerable attention for the Tang imperial clan in the academic world recently, little research was done for its cultural activity, which is the emphasis of this thesis. My goal is to objectively exhibit the history of the cultural activity of the Tang imperial clan.This thesis is divided into four main sections as explained below:Section one is the introduction. I explained the significance of the topic and relevant research results, defined the Tang imperial clan, set the guidelines for the content, research methods, and writing style. This section also clarified important issues such as material reference.Section two is the first chapter of this thesis. I described in detail the cultural activity of the Tang imperial clan. The excellence of the Tang imperial clan culture was presented based on the activities of its prominent members in academic writing, liberal arts, religion, imperial examination, and cultural exchanges. The statistical study of the number of articles, articles in Quan Tang Wen, poems in Quan Tang Shi, successful candidate in the highest imperial examination, and imperial scholars also reflected the cultural vibrancy of the Tang imperial clan.Section three is the second chapter of this thesis. From historical, sociological, and culture perspectives, I explored the background and cause of the cultural activity of the Tang imperial clan, in areas including the founding of the Tang social culture, imperial clan policy management, imperial clan cultural education, and personal cultivation within the imperial clan.Section four is the third chapter of this thesis. I studied the characteristics, achievements, and influences of the cultural activity of the Tang imperial clan. Through analysis of the first chapter, I summarized the three main characteristics of the cultural activity of the Tang imperial clan. First, it can be divided into several phases in time. Second, it covers a vast cultural area. Third, it has a strong family tradition. In terms of the cultural achievements and influences, the Tang imperial culture is abundant with scholarly masterpieces, pioneering achievements, and classics. On the other hand, the poems of the imperial clan were not considered masterpieces. However, they were an important part of Tang poetry and include many commendable pieces. In addition, the vivid cultural activities of the clan enriched the cultural life of the Tang society.In summary, the cultural activities conducted and led by the Tang imperial clan were precious spiritual and cultural assets of the Chinese imperial history. This thesis provided some insights into the study of the cultural activities of the imperial clan, which is a weak link in the study of the Tang imperial clan. This thesis should facilitate the systematic study of the imperial clan, and reproduce a panoramic view of the social culture of the Tang Dynasty.