Tristan Brown
@tristangbrown.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Chinese History @MIT
In the Qing-era (Qianlong) painting, “Activities of the Twelfth Lunar Month” children and their attendants are seen making a “Snow Guardian Lion.” In the Qing, was the “snowlion” the standard fun winter activity in place of the snowman? Or was it simply the case here due to the palace setting?
January 13, 2024 at 11:25 PM
In the Qing-era (Qianlong) painting, “Activities of the Twelfth Lunar Month” children and their attendants are seen making a “Snow Guardian Lion.” In the Qing, was the “snowlion” the standard fun winter activity in place of the snowman? Or was it simply the case here due to the palace setting?
For some winter holiday reading: my book Laws of the Land: Fengshui and the State in Qing Dynasty China is officially out today. I am so grateful for the many family, friends, and colleagues who helped make this happen. Here’s a discount code for 30% off from Princeton. Please enjoy!
December 5, 2023 at 11:35 AM
For some winter holiday reading: my book Laws of the Land: Fengshui and the State in Qing Dynasty China is officially out today. I am so grateful for the many family, friends, and colleagues who helped make this happen. Here’s a discount code for 30% off from Princeton. Please enjoy!