This book provides the reader with the latest archaeological discoveries of Liangzhu culture for its sophisticated jade artifacts. The structure and contents systematically present that large-scale ritual vessels such as jade cong and bi were originally regarded as the embodiment of Zhou and Han dynasties have been proved as burial accessories of Liangzhu culture. This confirmation urges archaeologists to renew an earlier interpretation of societal development dimension in Liangzhu culture. The book discussed the compatibilities between types and function of Liangzhu jades vividly displayed. It provides archaeological researchers and students by gaining an in-depth perspective of aesthetic appreciation of jade while understanding of the spiritual world of people in Liangzhu as well as the transition between the functions of power and belief.
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This book provides the reader with the latest archaeological discoveries of Liangzhu culture for its sophisticated jade artifacts.
Chapter I: Discovery and Awareness.- Chapter II: Religion and Arts.- Chapter III: Power and Faith.- Conclusion.
This book provides the reader with the latest archaeological discoveries of Liangzhu culture for its sophisticated jade artifacts. The structure and contents systematically present that large-scale ritual vessels such as jade cong and bi were originally regarded as the embodiment of Zhou and Han dynasties have been proved as burial accessories of Liangzhu culture. This confirmation urges archaeologists to renew an earlier interpretation of societal development dimension in Liangzhu culture. The book discussed the compatibilities between types and function of Liangzhu jades vividly displayed. It provides archaeological researchers and students by gaining an in-depth perspective of aesthetic appreciation of jade while understanding of the spiritual world of people in Liangzhu as well as the transition between the functions of power and belief.
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Written by an expert on rich jade culture in the Liangzhu period Presents an in-depth and meticulous analysis and interpretation of Liangzhu jade continuous throughout Chinese history Contains a large number of high-resolution images of precious Liangzhu relics which makes an excellent complement
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9789811902949
Publisert
2023-04-22
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer Verlag, Singapore
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
Research, P, UP, UU, 06, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter
Oversetter

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Bin Liu, Head of Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and Director of the Conservation Center for Liangzhu Archaeological Site, has participated in several archaeological excavations at well-known sites, such as Fanshan and Yaoshan in Yuhang, Zhejiang Province, and Zhongbao Island in Yichang, Hubei Province. He has also presided over excavations of various Neolithic heritage sites, like Heye Land and Shedun Temple in Haining, Huiguan Mountain in Yuhang, and Nanhebang in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province. From 2006 to 2007, he led the drilling survey at Liangzhu site and discovered the ancient city of Liangzhu. His major works include Nanhebang: Report on Excavation of Songze Cultural Heritage (Cultural Relics Press, 2005); Complete Collection of Chinese Unearthed Jade Artifacts, Zhejiang Volume (Science Press, 2005); and Liangzhu Culture: World of Sorcerer (Zhejiang Photography Press, 2007).