In the long history of China, the culture of Zhou and Qin Dynasties is like two towering peaks, standing on the land of ancient civilizations. The cultures of these two periods have their own characteristics and charms, leaving a rich cultural heritage for future generations.
The Zhou Dynasty is famous for its culture of rites and music, and the chapters in its classic Book of Songs are full of feelings and reflections on nature, life and society. Among them, the famous "Nan Zhou Guanju" depicts a beautiful picture of love, which embodies the yearning and pursuit of a better life in the Zhou Dynasty. The poem reads: "Guan Guan's dove is in Hezhou." The beautiful and virtuous woman is a good spouse of a gentleman. "These concise and profound poems make people feel the innocence and kindness of the people of the Zhou Dynasty.
The culture of Zhou Dynasty also contains the worship of morality and the pursuit of harmony. In Zhou Li, there are detailed records on the social class, etiquette and official duties of the Zhou Dynasty. These regulations not only reflected the social order and harmony in the Zhou Dynasty, but also reflected Zhou people's attention to morality and profound understanding of human nature.
Although the Qin Dynasty lasted for a short time, its cultural achievements could not be ignored. After Qin Shihuang unified the six countries, he implemented a series of cultural unification policies, which enabled the cultures of different regions and different nationalities to be integrated. The most famous one is Li Si's exhortation, which shows the inclusiveness and openness of Qin culture with eloquence, strict logic and profound thoughts.
The cultural policies of the Qin Dynasty also deeply influenced later generations. Although it is controversial that Qin Shihuang burned books to bury Confucianism, it also avoided cultural confusion and ideological conflict for future generations. At the same time, the culture of Qin dynasty laid the foundation for the cultural prosperity of Han dynasty, which enabled Chinese culture to continue and develop.
Generally speaking, although the cultures of Zhou Dynasty and Qin Dynasty spanned a long time, they were all important parts of Chinese civilization. Whether it is the ritual and music culture of the Zhou Dynasty and the beautiful poems in The Book of Songs, or the unified culture of the Qin Dynasty and Li Si's exhortation book, they are all important materials for us to study China culture.