In 755 AD , after over 50 years of harmony and quiet , the An Lushan Rebellion broke out , taking over Chang An city . Sensing Emperor Xuanzong ’ s frailty , An Lushan desired to assume command . Xuanzong was compelled to escape to Sichuan .
Chang An , the capital city , was abandoned during the rebellion before being destroyed . The Tang dynasty lost most of its western holdings and was badly weakened by the Lushan revolt .
The final 250 years of the Tang Dynasty were chaotic , and a fight for unity continued . Following the emergence of the five kingdoms , which fought for dominance over the following 50 years , the Tang dynasty came to an end in 907 AD .
The Golden Age of Arts and Culture
The Tang Dynasty , renowned for its splendor and grandeur , left an indelible mark on Chinese culture . Its rich cultural heritage encompassed various aspects , shaping the essence of Chinese civilization for centuries .
Firstly , the Tang Dynasty was famous for its open and overall cultural policy . It actively started cultural exchanges with other countries , introducing the dynasty to foreign elements . This led to the emergence of a unique Tang-style culture , which was both diverse and lively .
It ’ s also the golden age for arts , poetry , calligraphy , painting , music , and dance . The poets like Du Fu , Li Bai , and Wang Wei created countless works of writings that are still recognized today .
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Painting of calligraphy
Tang dynasty poet , Li Bai was a symbol of the era due to it ’ s flowing and elegant strokes . Paintings also reached advancements presenting landscapes and figures .
Finally , the Tang Dynasty ’ s culture has been deeply influenced by buddhism and taoism . During this period , Buddhism gained widespread popularity that influenced many aspects of Tang culture . Taoism emphasized harmony with nature and the tracking of immortality , which were seen in Tang art and literature .