Cultural Meaning of the Ceremonial Dress of Civil Officials in the Tang Dynasty

The ceremonial dress of civil officials of the Tang Dynasty reflects social stability, economic prosperity and cultural development, and it combines with traditional style, the western regions' style and fashionable style closely. Compared to the dress of military officials, the ceremonial dress of civil officials reflect these characters, such as overelaborate ornament, serious rule and so that, it is outer expression of noble political structure of the Tang Dynasty and the grand spirit of the Celestial Empire.