Primitive Characters of Liangzhu: Paintings and Symbols (Liangzhu Civilization)

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. Series Editor’s Foreword Liangzhu and Five Thousand Years of Chinese Civilization Preface Contents 1 Literature Review on Symbols 1.1 Symbols and Characters 1.2 Review on the Discovery and Research of Engraved Symbols of Liangzhu Culture References 2 Engraved Ideographic Symbols 2.1 Symbolic Glyph 2.2 Painted Glyph 3 Engraved Ornamental Symbols 3.1 Poked-Dot Symbols 3.2 Engraved Ornamental Symbols of Dragon and Bird Pattern Systems Reference 4 Appreciation and Analysis of Typical Glyph 4.1 Hu-Flask with Lugs on Both Sides Unearthed in Chenghu Site of Suzhou 4.2 Inscribed Jade Bi-Disc from Baimushan, Anxi, Yuhang 4.3 Introduction on a Couple of Inscribed Stone Wares References Conclusion