found from the Shang Dynasty (16th century BC to 771 BC) onwards. Later, buildings became more decorative with paintings and carvings. People developed architectural principles and, with the wealth of the ruling dynasties and labour available at different times, created the beautiful and impressive buildings which can still be seen today: the Summer Palace, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.
3.3 Literature:
The literature of the country is remarkable. We can find works of poetry, historical writing, drama and fiction for more than 3000 years in the Chinese language. Despite invasions by other peoples, the language was preserved due to the fact the invaders had no written language of their own and therefore adopted Chinese script and language
3.3 Literature:
The literature of the country is remarkable. We can find works of poetry, historical writing, drama and fiction for more than 3000 years in the Chinese language. Despite invasions by other peoples, the language was preserved due to the fact the invaders had no written language of their own and therefore adopted Chinese script and language