Basic Studies in Chinese Ancient Script

Author: Zhu Shunlong He Limin
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: The writing direction and purpose of this book are: popular, convenient, and comprehensive. Based on this starting point, the content of the book is mainly divided into two parts: Part I is a review and summary of the academic history of paleography, namely chapters 1 to 7. It recounts the process of the origin and development of Chinese characters from prehistoric times to the present, as well as the research status of paleography since the Han Dynasty to the present day, spanning thousands of years and covering both domestic and international perspectives. Relevant statistical tables are included for comparative analysis. Reading this part allows readers to gain a basic understanding of the latest developments and the overall picture of paleography research. The second part is the classified study of paleography, namely chapters 8 to 13. It elaborates on the research of specific categories such as oracle bone script, bronze inscriptions, and Warring States period script. Representative readings are selected, and interpretations are provided in three aspects: "original inscriptions," " Seal Script transcriptions," and "explanatory texts," to enable students to further engage with and understand the specific content of paleography after mastering Part I.