During the Tang and Song Dynasties in China, art flourished in many forms. In the Tang Dynasty, poetry reflected court and citizen life while paintings emerged through mediums like ink and silk. Sculpture took forms like Buddhist sculptures and porcelain pottery. Pottery served functional and artistic purposes through porcelain and earthenware. In the Song Dynasty, calligraphy emerged as an art form while amateur artists pursued art for enjoyment rather than the state. Sculpture related nature to art and pottery became more intricate, reflecting a shift towards nature.
