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Tang began in 618 ended in 907 founded by Li family after Sui empire capitol was Chang'an most populous city in the world Tang was high point in civilization thought to maybe pass Han's accomplishments Li Yuan formed dynasty Wang Wei- poet and painter created pure landscape style Wu Daozi-artist that told stories with his art Du Fu-poet Wu Zetian- only empress to rule by herself Li Shimin-second emperor ended when Huang Chao Uprising and Shi Rebellion happened most influential dynasty became trade center in east developed strong govt medicine and organic materials were advanced including diabetic study studied gunpowder inventions of gas cylinders and AC

Art-calligraphy paintings on scrolls shanshui-landscape painted animals emotions Poetry was biggest in the last part of the dynasty two types of poetry- long and short and Folksong influenced by western trade financially prospered

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