1, Spring and Autumn Period
In the Spring and Autumn Period, poetry appeared in the form of The Book of Songs. The Book of Songs is the earliest collection of poems in ancient China, including poems from the early Western Zhou Dynasty to the middle of the Spring and Autumn Period (1 1 century to the 6th century). These poems laid the foundation of China's ancient poems with their simple style and rich emotional expression.
2. Warring States Period
During the Warring States Period, Chu Ci became popular. Chu Ci is a poetic form with southern characteristics, represented by Qu Yuan's Lisao. The appearance of Chuci not only enriched the form and content of China's ancient poems, but also added new elements to the development of China's ancient literature.
3. Han dynasty
In the Han Dynasty, Yuefu poems began to rise. Yuefu poetry is a kind of poetry form based on folk music, which has distinct folk color. The rise of Yuefu poetry injected new vitality into China's ancient poetry and promoted its popularization.
4. Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, poetry entered a stage of diversified development. Poets in this period, such as Cao Cao, Cao Zhi and Tao Yuanming, have made great achievements in their poetry creation. At the same time, this period is also an important period for the development of Buddhism and Taoism in China, and the thoughts of Buddhism and Taoism have also had a far-reaching impact on poetry creation.
5. During the Tang Dynasty.
During the Tang Dynasty, poetry ushered in its golden age. The Tang Dynasty is one of the most prosperous periods of culture in the ancient history of China, and it is also one of the most active periods of poetry creation. Poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu and Bai Juyi all appeared in this period, and their poems became classics of China literature.
The artistic achievements and profound thoughts of poetry in the Tang Dynasty had a far-reaching impact on the development of ancient poetry in China.
6. Song Dynasty
In the Song Dynasty, Song Ci became popular. Song Ci is a kind of poetic form with unique charm, which is based on long and short sentences and pays attention to rhythm and artistic conception. The appearance of Song Ci added new elements to China's ancient poetry and injected new vitality into the development of China's ancient literature.
7. Yuan Dynasty
In the Yuan Dynasty, Quyi began to rise, and Yuanqu came into being. Yuanqu is a dramatic form that combines poetry, songs, performances and other artistic forms. The appearance of Yuanqu has injected new elements into China's ancient poetry and added new forms and contents to the development of China's ancient literature.