Tag: Gong Dazhong
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The Sound of Bone Flute: the Peiligang Culture in the Central Plains Played a Role in the 8,000-year History of Chinese Civilization
Dating back as early as 8,000 to 9,000 years ago, the Central Plains region had already witnessed the emergence of an advanced cultural nucleus epitomized by the Peiligang Culture, renowned for its remarkable inclusivity and inventiveness. The early settlements were characterized by semi-subterranean dwellings, a flourishing population, and a well-defined gender-based division of labor. People…
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A Canon of Oriental Incomplete Beauty: The ExquisiteColored Sculptures Unearthed at the Yongning Temple Pagoda Site of the Northern Wei Dynasty in Luoyang
The artifacts unearthed from the site of Yongning Temple of the Northem Wei Dynasty in Luoyang, Henan, are most representative of colored sculptures and architectural components. Among them, the smal figurine sculptures are the most exquisite, often displaying graceful, serene expressions, with a delicate elegance and tranquility. Their expressions, embodying joy that arises from within…