Primitive characters of Liangzhu : paintings and symbols / Yong Xia, Xuefei Zhu.
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 ornamentatio...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English Chinese |
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Singapore :
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2022.
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| Series: | Liangzhu civilization (Springer (Firm))
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| Summary: | 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. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xi, 142 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9789811953118 9811953112 |
| ISSN: | 2730-6100. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 7, 2022) |