Скачать или смотреть Art of the Qinglou: Celebrity Courtesans and Luxury Brothels of the Ming Dynasty of Ancient China

Let's explore the qinglou (青樓), the luxurious brothels of ancient China that were far more than places of pleasure. These establishments were vibrant centers of art, poetry, music, and politics, where women trained in the Four Arts (琴棋書畫) became muses, performers, and intellectual companions to the empire’s elite.

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Drama titles of footage used in this video:
雪中悍刀行 - Snow Sword Stride
慶餘年1 - Joy of Life season 1
慶餘年2 - Joy of Life season 2
大豐打更人 - Guardians of Dafeng
藏海傳 - Legend of Zanghai
妖貓傳 - Legend of the Demon Cat

00:00 - Introduction
02:27 - Celebrity Courtesans
04:57 - An Acceptable Affair
06:33 - The Making of a Courtesan Muse
08:44 - Dreams of Freedom
10:32 - Born into Servitude
12:05 - A Day in the Life of a Courtesan
15:34 - The Patron Experience
19:38 - Celebrity of Commodity?
22:56 - The End of the Dream
24:07 - Final Thoughts

Disclaimer: Visuals used in this video are for reference/illustrative purposes and are not intended as accurate historical depictions.

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