Primitive Characters of Liangzhu

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This book mainly focuses on the roles of engraved symbols and ornamentation in Liangzhu culture. It categorizes the engraved symbols discovered in Liangzhu culture as means of ideographical expression and decoration, aspects that are explored in detail. Further, the engraved symbols and ornamentation are subdivided in terms of certain similarities, including the dragon and bird systems. A separate chapter is especially designed to help readers appreciate the typical paintings and symbols in selected objects and vessels. In this way, the book seeks to analyze and generate a particular formula so as to explore patterns in the thinking of Liangzhu’s people, thus deciphering the spiritual code of the Liangzhu world.

This book mainly focuses on the roles of engraved symbols and ornamentation in Liangzhu culture. It categorizes the engraved symbols discovered in Liangzhu culture as means of ideographical expression and decoration, aspects that are explored in detail. Further, the engraved symbols and ornamentation are subdivided in terms of certain similarities, including the dragon and bird systems. A separate chapter is especially designed to help readers appreciate the typical paintings and symbols in selected objects and vessels. In this way, the book seeks to analyze and generate a particular formula so as to explore patterns in the thinking of Liangzhu’s people, thus deciphering the spiritual code of the Liangzhu world.

Includes a wealth of images of paintings and symbols found in Liangzhu cultural relics Categorizes the engraved symbols as means of ideographical expression and decoration on basis of extensive research Proposes a classification of paintings and symbols found in and on objects and vessels

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Yong Xia

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Painting, symbol Ornamentation Liangzhu primitive characters Jar with lugs on both sides Jade Bi with engraved symbols Stoneware with engraved ornamentation Decorative engraved ornamentation of dragon system Decorative engraved ornamentation of bird system

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