During the Tang and Song dynasties, the arts flourished, often referred to as China’s golden age for the arts. Identify several artistic and innovative achievements of this time.

"Guards" of imperial tombs were created. These were statues of lifelike figures of horses and soldiers. also many of the Buddhist statues in temples were created during this time period. Many more life like painting were created as well

Explanation:

"Tang sculptors produced statues for Buddhist temples, and lifelike figures of horses and soldiers to guard emperors' tombs. Song-era painters, working with flexible brushes on silk, created brilliant portraits, striking scenes from Chinese life, and exquisite studies of birds, bamboo sprigs, and flowers" quoted from https://www.sutori.com

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