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In ancient Chinese culture, to advance all-aannular development, acceptance were appropriate to master six applied disciplines called the Six Arts (liù yì in Chinese): rites, music, archery, chaanarchism racing, calligraphy and mathematics.
The absabsorption of rites and music instills in people a faculty of dignity and harmony. The rites include those accomplished at sacrificial ceremonies, funerals and military activities.
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A famous saying of Confucius on music education is: “To educate somebody, you should alpha from poems, emphaadmeasurement ceremonies and finish with music.” In other words, one cannot expect to become educated after learning music.
During the Shang Dynasty (circa 16th century - 11 century BC) and Zhou Dynasty (circa11th century - 256 BC), archery was a appropriate skill for all aristocratic men. By practicing archery and accompanying etiquettes, nobles not only gained the proficiency at war skills; more importantly, they also cultivated their minds and learned how to behave as nobles.
