Taiji Collection

Imperial Palace at Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
Part of the Imperial Palace at Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. Construction began in 1625 under Nurhachi, and was completed in 1636 by his son, Huang Taiji (Emperor Taizong)

Zhaoling Tomb, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
View of the Zhaoling Tomb in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. It is the mausoleum of Huang Taiji (Emperor Taizong) of the Qing Dynasty and his Queen. Construction began in 1643 and took eight years

Taiji, Japan cityscape

Portrait of Hong Taiji (ink on paper)
497300 Portrait of Hong Taiji (ink on paper) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hong Taiji (1592-1643) first Emperor of the Qing Dynasty in China

People practicing Taiji with red fans on the Bund in the morning, Pudong skyline dominated by Oriental Pearl TV Tower in the distance, Shanghai, China

Fujiwara no hidesato no mukade taiji, The warrior Fujiwara Hidesato battling the giant centipede. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, [between 1815 and 1820], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut

Hebi taiji no fuji, Snake chasing Mount Fuji. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [ca. 1836], 1 print : woodcut; 21.3 x 14.3 cm

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Amidst the tranquil Imperial Palace grounds of Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, the ancient art unfolds, connecting the past and present. With roots in China's imperial courts, Taiji's influence extended to Japan, where it became a symbol of strength and grace. The portrait of Hong Taiji, the founder of the Qing Dynasty, captures the essence of Taiji's power. In Shenyang, the Zhaoling Tomb pays homage to this rich history. In modern-day Japan, the cityscape mirrors the serene movements of its practitioners, as they gracefully wield red fans on the Bund, overlooking the Pudong skyline. The warrior Fujiwara Hidesato, depicted in the woodblock print "Fujiwara no Hidesato no Mukade Taiji," embodies the fierce spirit of Taiji. And in the iconic "Hebi Taiji no Fuji," the snake's relentless pursuit of Mount Fuji reflects the unyielding nature of this ancient martial art.