Shuu Koutan　周公旦

KEY WORD :　art history / paintings

Ch: Zhou Gongdan. The virtuous Duke of Zhou 周, the son of King Wen 文 who founded the Zhou dynasty in the 11c BC, and younger brother of King Wu 武. He served conscientiously as regent until Wu's son came of age, then quickly relinquished control to the legitimate heir. The Duke of Zhou was instrumental in the establishment of the Zhou civilization. He is remembered as an important personage who brought virtue and wisdom to Chinese politics. There are numerous stories recalling his virtue and responsiveness as a ruler. He is often depicted taking time out from personal activities, such as washing his hair, to ascend the throne and sit in judgement on petitions brought by the people, or to meet with wise men who traveled from afar to seek or give counsel. Confucius portrayed the Duke of Zhou as the ideal man of rank, and he sought to implement the institutions and principles that the Duke of Zhou inspired.

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