Chinese art has evolved throughout its ancient history, influenced by the ruling dynasties of China. Chinese art encompasses folk art, literature, visual art, music, performance art, architecture and gardening. Chinese porcelain was once synonymous with high-quality porcelain, or china. Buddhist architecture and sculpture became popular in the Tang dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, poetry was the method to express feelings and desire. The Ming dynasty perfected color painting with the use of more color choices.