Chinese arts. In Chinese painting: Three Kingdoms (220–280) and Six Dynasties (220–589) In the Nan (Southern) Liang dynasty critical works were written on literature and calligraphy; and, about the mid-6th century, the painter Xie He compiled the earliest work on art theory that has survived in China, the Guhuapinlu (“Classified Record of Painters of Former Times”).

history of China. In China: The Wudai (Five Dynasties) Zhu Wen’s short-lived Hou (Later) Liang dynasty, founded in 907, was superseded by the Hou Tang in 923, by the Hou Jin in 936, by the Hou Han in 947, and by the Hou Zhou in 951. These rapid successions of …

The Liang dynasty (Chinese: 梁朝; pinyin: Liáng cháo) (502–557), also known as the Southern Liang (Chinese: 南梁; pinyin: Nán Liáng ), was the third of the Southern Dynasties during China's Southern and Northern Dynasties period. It was located in South China and succeeded by the Chen dynasty in 557.

Later Liang As one of the Five Dynasties (907 - 960), the Later Liang Dynasty was established by Zhu Wen, Emperor Taizu and lasted for 17 years. Its capital was Kaifeng (in Henan Province today). Zhu Wen took part in the Huang Chao Peasant Rebellion at the end of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), and later surrendered to the Tang. In 907 AD, he dethroned the emperor of the …

Liang Dynasty. The Liang Dynasty (502-557) was established by Xiao Yan (Emperor Wu) in 502, and he was economical, diligent in government affairs and cared for the common people, which enabled his military strength to surpass that of the North Wei Dynasty (386-557) during his reign. Unlike the emperors of the Southern Qi Dynasty (479-502), Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty …