Dublin Core
Title
Wooden Confucius
Subject
Figurines
Description
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, philosopher, politician, and editor during the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese History. Confucius was the founder of the "Philosophy of Confucius", also known as Confucianism, which emphasizes morality, sincerity, and justice both for personal and political scenes. Confucianists beliefs heavily correlate with Chinese traditions including family, loyalty, and ancestor veneration and the respecting of elders. Confucious continues to be considered one of the most important influential figures of humanity.
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Sources:
Check out the High Library for more information.
- Confucius: and the world he created
- The authentic Confucius: a life of thought and politics
- Confucius and confucianism
Sources:
"The Life and Significance of Confucius," Performing Companies | Dance | San Jose State University, accessed May 31, 2018, http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/confucius.htm.
Contributor
Elizabethtown College (Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, USA)
Dr. William V. Puffenberger
Rights
Elizabethtown College retains all intellectual property rights to this image including, but not limited to, digital rights and any derivative works. For permission for reproduction, please contact the College’s Administrative Assistant for Humanities.
Format
A large detailed wooden figurine of Confucius supported by a wooden pediment that has Chinese writing engraved on the front and back.
11.75 in X 4.25 in (29.8 cm X 10.8 cm)
Language
Chinese
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
Puffenberger #15
Coverage
China