Mongol Patronage of Arts and Architecture in the Yuan Court (1260–1368)

1. Khubilai Khan becomes Great Khan

   May 5, 1260Labels: Khubilai Khan, Great Khan

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2. Planning begins for the new capital, Dadu

   Jan 1, 1267Labels: Dadu, Khanbaliq

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   • Dadu Beijing

3. Yuan dynasty formally proclaimed

   Dec 18, 1271Labels: Yuan dynasty, Khubilai Khan

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   • Khubilai

4. City wall construction progresses at Yuan Dadu

   Jan 1, 1276Labels: Dadu city, Yuan Dadu

   • Dadu Wall Park
   • Dadu Beijing

5. Fuliang Porcelain Bureau supports court ceramics

   Jan 1, 1278Labels: Fuliang Bureau, Jingdezhen

   • Hunan Museum
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6. White Stupa commissioned at Miaoying Temple

   Jan 1, 1279Labels: White Stupa, Miaoying Temple

   • Miaoying Temple
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7. Zhao Mengfu enters Yuan court service

   Jan 1, 1286Labels: Zhao Mengfu, literati

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   • NPM GAC

8. Araniko leads trans-Himalayan architectural exchange

   Jan 1, 1288Labels: Araniko, trans-Himalayan

   • Araniko
   • MIT Dome

9. Zhao Mengfu completes "Autumn Colors" landscape

   Jan 1, 1296Labels: Zhao Mengfu, Autumn Colors

   • Autumn Colors
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10. Guangsheng Monastery mural program advances

    Jan 1, 1319Labels: Guangsheng Monastery, Bhaisajyaguru

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    • ROM Maitreya

11. Pagoda of Bailin Temple built under Yuan rule

    Jan 1, 1330Labels: Bailin Temple, pagoda

    • Bailin Pagoda
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12. David Vases dedicated to a Daoist temple

    May 13, 1351Labels: David Vases, Jingdezhen

    • Smarthistory
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13. Fall of the Yuan ends court patronage system

    Jan 1, 1368Labels: Fall of, Ming transition

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    • Britannica