The Tao and Its Influence on Chinese Painting, Poetry and Music

This particular essay on the influences of the Tao on Chinese music, painting, and poetry is part of our Continuing Education Series, which hopes to provide readers with thoughtful consideration of various books, stories, historical events and ideas.

In some cases, the manuscripts presented in this Continuing Education series are merely papers or essays written by undergraduate and graduate students assigned certain subjects. In other cases, these pieces are written as non-scholarly musings by people fascinated by certain subjects.

Whether trying to determine if an actual book or author is worth your time reading, trying to compare your own thoughts on the subject with others, or simply trying to engage your mind in consideration of certain topics, we believe these pieces will offer useful insights.