A Study Of The Yang Family In Jimo During The Ming And Qing Dynasties

Jimo Yang's family is a well-known cultural family in Ming and Qing dynasties.It developed from the period of Emperor Chenghua,thieved in the Kang-Qian Flourishing Age.The configuration of the Yang's family kinship is clear,which experienced fifteen generations,namely four hundred years.It appeared some representative persons like Yang Liangchen,Yang Yan,Yang Zhaokun,Yang Yuji,Yang Jie,Yang Wan,Yang Shijian and so on.During the development of the Yang's family,the patriarchal clan system continues to be perfect,and family activity continues increased.Besides,the achievements of the articles,poem and paintings all reached a great prosperity stage.The external reason for the prosperity of the Yang's family is the political and economic environment in Jiaodong area during Ming and Qing dynasties.The internal reasons are strict family education which includes the education of cultural,morality,behaviour and family relationship.The Yang's family created its own family tradition: following the filial duty,adopting a kindness way of conducting themselves in society,passing family tradition by reading,keeping the loyal styles of being a officer.The perfect family system cultivates numerous gentlemen and civil servants who made contributions to the local governance and regional culture.The prominent cultural achievement of the Yang's family is poetry.The communication with Gu Yanwu,Shi Runzhang,Lan Tian,Wang Bangzhi promoted their ability of literary creation.Besides,the Yang's family united with the Lan's family,Zhou's family,Guo's family by marriage which formed steady interest ties.Their alliance expand the family power and effects,as well as consolidated the family status in Jimo area.Of course,this great family,possessing powerful awareness of patriarchal clan and rich achievements.The Culture of the Jimo Yang's Family and The Genealogy of the Jimo Yang's Family,which keeps the development outlines and cultural achievements in character style.The cultural family is beneficial to the richness of the Jimo's culture,even the whole Slahandong area.