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*''Japanese'': 四芸 ''(shigei)'', 琴棋書画 ''(kinki shoga)''
The Four Accomplishments were the four pursuits, or arts, in which a [[Confucianism|Confucian gentleman]] was expected to be accomplished, in order to be cultured, and refined. They also represented aspects of ideal government.
The four include:
*Music, specifically the ''[[qin]]'' (or ''[[koto]]'' in Japan), representing harmony with the universe, and the ability of the government to inspire society to function in harmony
*Games of strategy, especially ''[[go]]'', representing strategic skill, and the value of meritocracy in government.
*Calligraphy, reflecting respect for texts and records. One's moral character was also said to be reflected in one's handwriting.
*Painting, reflecting the ability to express wordless sentiments, and the value of the kind of knowledge that cannot be expressed in writing.
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==References==
*Timon Screech, ''Obtaining Images'', University of Hawaii (2012), 146.
[[Category:Culture]]
The Four Accomplishments were the four pursuits, or arts, in which a [[Confucianism|Confucian gentleman]] was expected to be accomplished, in order to be cultured, and refined. They also represented aspects of ideal government.
The four include:
*Music, specifically the ''[[qin]]'' (or ''[[koto]]'' in Japan), representing harmony with the universe, and the ability of the government to inspire society to function in harmony
*Games of strategy, especially ''[[go]]'', representing strategic skill, and the value of meritocracy in government.
*Calligraphy, reflecting respect for texts and records. One's moral character was also said to be reflected in one's handwriting.
*Painting, reflecting the ability to express wordless sentiments, and the value of the kind of knowledge that cannot be expressed in writing.
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==References==
*Timon Screech, ''Obtaining Images'', University of Hawaii (2012), 146.
[[Category:Culture]]